Holding steady.
Popularity of Hosey since 1886
Babies named Hosey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1913, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hosey's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hosey is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886, with its peak year of usage in 1899. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names in any year, reflecting its status as a highly uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. Hosey is typically used for boys and has few variants or nicknames. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be related to the biblical name Hosea or derived from an English surname. No top states were recorded for this name, indicating its rarity across the country. Hosey remains a curious historical relic rather than a modern option.
Hosey is a rare given name that likely originated as a variant of Hosea, the English form of the Hebrew name Hoshea, meaning 'salvation'. It may also have arisen as a surname used as a given name, with English origins. The name appeared sporadically in U.S. records in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, peaking in 1899, but has since fallen into obscurity.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hosea
Sibling names for Hosey
Names that share Hosey's style, for a brother or sister.
