How Many People Are Named Hosie?

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

Hosie
Very Rare
Irish

Hosie, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 391 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 844,544 Americans. The majority of Hosies are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~471
Living in US
1 in 703,714
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish surname
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

816
Worldwide Bearers
#286,135
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
711
🇨🇦 Canada
46
🇮🇳 India
18
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
15
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇬🇧 England
2
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
388 (99%)
♀ Female
3 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
127
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,110
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 1,242 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
81

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

📜 Hosie Through the Generations

Hosie has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1923 with 30 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older generations, with 89% of Hosies being over 60 years old. its rarity, Hosie remains stable, maintaining its charm as a timeless choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 92
Alabama 58
Georgia 30
Arkansas 15

✨ Similar Names to Hosie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hosie's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Hosie

How Many People Have the Name Hosie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 471 people in the United States currently share the name Hosie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 703,714 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hosie a Common or Rare Name?

Hosie is classified as Very Rare. 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 Hosie Mean?

Hosie means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hosie in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Hosie Most Popular?

The name Hosie reached peak popularity in 1923, with 30 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 Hosie?

Approximately 471 people named Hosie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 471. That works out to roughly 1 in 703,714 Americans.

Is Hosie a rare name?

Hosie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 703,714 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hosie mean?

Hosie means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Hosie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Hosie are male and 1% are female.

When was Hosie most popular?

Hosie peaked in 1923 with 30 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 US471
All-Time Births471
1 in X1 in 703,714
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1923
World Rank#286,135
Male %99%
Female %1%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.