Hosea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Hosea' means 'salvation' and symbolizes hope and divine love.
Meaning of the Name Hosea
'Hosea' is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Hoshea' which means 'salvation'. In the Old Testament, Hosea was a prophet who lived during the 8th century BC. The name is associated with God's message of redemption and restoration, as Hosea's life and marriage were symbolic of God's relationship with his people. Overall, 'Hosea' represents hope, forgiveness, and divine love.
Popularity of the Name Hosea
The popularity for the name Hosea peaked in popularity in the year 1925 with 74 births, which ranked number 1,632 out of 9,511 unique names for that year. Hosea had the most female births in 1914 with 5, which ranked number 3,618 out of 4,206 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1925 with 74, which ranked number 766 out of 4,867 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hosea has increased slightly over the last ten years from 62 births to 64 births, an increase of 3.23%. Among males, Hosea has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 62 births to 64 births, an increase of 3.23%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hosea
- 20 Year Trend of Hosea: 128.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Hosea: 3.23%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hosea: 3.23%
Popularity of Hosea by State
For males, Hosea was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hosea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hosea
- Total Births of Hosea: 64 (0.32%)
- Male Births of Hosea: 64 (0.32%)
Given the upward trend of Hosea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.32% increase in total births, for a total of 64 births in 2024. Male births for Hosea have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 64 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.32%.