Hoke Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHOHK / /hoʊk/English; Irish
Meaning
English: hook; Irish: descendant of O'Hoca
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hoke has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from the word 'hook', which may have referred to a physical hook or a metaphorical one. In Irish, it is associated with the surname O'Hoca, indicating lineage. The name is relatively uncommon and has historical ties to various regions in the British Isles.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hoke was first seen in the United States in 1900. Hoke has ranked as high as #524 nationally, which occurred in 1910, and has been most popular in Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Hoke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hoke (1968)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |