Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Hosea
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1925
Peak births
74
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19252025
Quick answers about Hosea
How many people are named Hosea?
An estimated 3,182 living Americans are named Hosea.
How rare is Hosea?
Hosea is uncommon among babies today, with 67 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 9.5% from its 1925 peak.
How old is the typical Hosea?
The median age of a living American named Hosea is approximately 40 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 64 years old.
Is Hosea still popular?
Yes. Hosea is holding steady, with 67 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1925
Decline from peak
9.5%
2025
67
All-time
5,481