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Ho Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationHO / hoʊ

Vietnamese; Chinese

Meaning

Vietnamese: river; Chinese: a surname

Historical & Cultural Background

In Vietnamese culture, 'Ho' can refer to a river, symbolizing life and continuity. In Chinese, 'Ho' is often a surname with various meanings depending on the characters used. The name is relatively common in both cultures, reflecting geographical and familial significance. It is also associated with notable historical figures in Vietnam.

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Variants

International Variants

  • Hó (Chinese)

Famous people named Ho

Fictional characters named Ho

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ho was first seen in the United States in 1971. Ho has ranked as high as #1183 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Ho has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ho (1999)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19715
19755
19775
19785
19797
19818
19827
198310
19848
19869
19879
198913
19908
19918
19927
19938
19997