How Many People Are Named Ho?

Complete statistics for the name Ho: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ho
Uncommon
Vietnamese

Ho is a very rare name, with only 122 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,712,757 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1989 with 13 births.

~55,533
Living in US
1 in 5,969
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese surname
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

633,178
Worldwide Bearers
#1,551
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
415,932
🇯🇵 Japan
166,569
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8,814
🇺🇸 United States
8,361
🇲🇴 Macau
5,850
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,376
🇰🇭 Cambodia
3,603
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,232
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,830
🇨🇦 Canada
2,568

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
122 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
7
Would be under 30 (5%)
122
Would be 30–60 (95%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 129 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
60
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ho Through the Generations

Ho has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1989 when there were 13 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 122 people falling within this age bracket. The name's stability suggests it's a modern choice, favored by newer generations rather than older ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Ho

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ho's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Ho

How Many People Have the Name Ho?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 55,533 people in the United States currently share the name Ho. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,969 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Ho a Common or Rare Name?

Ho is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ho Mean?

Ho means "Vietnamese surname" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ho in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ho Most Popular?

The name Ho reached peak popularity in 1989, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ho?

Approximately 55,533 people named Ho live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 55,533. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,969 Americans.

Is Ho a rare name?

Ho is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,969 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ho mean?

Ho means "Vietnamese surname" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Ho more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ho are male and 0% are female.

When was Ho most popular?

Ho peaked in 1989 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US55,533
All-Time Births55,533
1 in X1 in 5,969
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1989
World Rank#1,551
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.