Rising since 1993, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Oseas since 1990
Babies named Oseas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Oseas first entered U.S. naming records in 1990, and its trajectory has been steadily upward, with a notable rise since 1993. As of 2025, it ranked #4249, a peak that was reached the previous year, 2024. The name is particularly common in Georgia, where it appears among the top state-specific rankings. With 1 in 71,170 newborns receiving the name, Oseas remains a rare yet increasingly familiar choice, reflecting a broader trend toward biblical and Spanish-language names in American families. Its sound and spelling set it apart from the more common Hosea, offering a distinct cultural resonance within Spanish-speaking communities.
Oseas is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Hoshea, meaning 'salvation'. In the Bible, Hosea was a prophet. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Latin America, since the early modern period. Its usage in the United States has been rising since the 1990s.
Where Oseas is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hosea
Sibling names for Oseas
Names that share Oseas's style, for a brother or sister.
