5,639births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Alberta
#445Alberta 2025
Hosea is a boy name family recorded 5,639 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#445 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2023, at 34.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hosea
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosea | English | 5,501 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2145 | 1885 | ▲ 10 % |
| Hosea | English | 83 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2025 | new |
| Hosea | English | 39 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #445 | 2023 | – |
| Hosea | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | #6037 | 2025 | – |
| Hosea | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Hosea
How popular is the name Hosea?
In 2025 it ranked #445 in Alberta. Official registers record 5,639 births across 5 countries.
When was Hosea most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2023, at 34.6 births per 100,000.
Is Hosea a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hosea is a boy name.