Hosea Boy

Popularity: #864 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationho-ZAY-uh / /hoʊˈzeɪə/

Hebrew

Meaning

salvation

Historical & Cultural Background

Hosea is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'yasha,' meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver.' It is most notably associated with the biblical prophet Hosea, who is known for his messages of repentance and God's love. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its biblical significance. Hosea is also recognized in Christian traditions as a symbol of faithfulness and redemption.

Trend Summary

Hosea has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hose
  • Hosi

International Variants

  • Oseas (Spanish)
  • Osée (French)
  • Osea (Italian)

Famous people named Hosea

Hosea Ballou was an American Universalist minister and theologian known for his influential writings in the 19th century.

Hosea Williams was a civil rights leader and activist who played a significant role in the American civil rights movement.

Hosea Chanchez is an American actor best known for his role in the television series 'The Game.'.

Hosea Rosenberg is a chef and winner of 'Top Chef' Season 5, recognized for his culinary skills.

Fictional characters named Hosea

Hosea is a character in the video game 'Red Dead Redemption 2,' serving as a member of the Van der Linde gang.

Hosea is a character in the biblical narrative, known for his prophetic messages in the Book of Hosea.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hosea was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hosea has ranked as high as #820 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Hosea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hosea (2024)

StateBirthsShare
OH 7
35%
PA 7
35%
CA 6
30%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188010
188116
188210
188311
188419
188524
188617
188716
188817
188915
189010
189110
189211
189315
18947
189512
189614
189711
189818
18996
190018
190111
190225
190311
190415
190520
190613
190712
190817
190912
191021
191113
191232
191333
191432
191545
191656
191749
191849
191956
192062
192156
192249
192372
192465
192574
192658
192767
192841
192939
193048
193149
193259
193350
193447
193531
193652
193755
193834
193949
194055
194152
194235
194343
194438
194526
194640
194747
194857
194944
195055
195169
195247
195343
195455
195558
195658
195756
195860
195954
196051
196150
196242
196360
196449
196542
196629
196736
196846
196934
197039
197138
197245
197348
197442
197545
197626
197741
197830
197940
198029
198130
198222
198326
198418
198534
198629
198726
198838
198931
199040
199147
199223
199331
199427
199527
199638
199723
199824
199926
200032
200137
200228
200329
200426
200527
200632
200729
200830
200926
201051
201140
201262
201345
201464
201568
201656
201756
201861
201944
202061
202149
202265
202356
202460