How Many People Are Named Oseas?
Complete statistics for the name Oseas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Oseas is a biblical name rooted in the Greek and Latin forms of the Hebrew prophet Hosea, meaning "salvation." There are roughly 379 people living with this name in the US today, which means about 1 in 870,116 Americans share it. It's a genuinely rising name, with its peak year hitting in 2024 at 28 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and adaptability. It's associated with curiosity and a dynamic spirit that thrives on change and new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 384 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Oseas Through the Generations
Oseas is a name that's almost entirely concentrated among younger Americans, and the data makes that strikingly clear. Of the 384 total births ever recorded in the US, a remarkable 366 are under 30 years old, while only 18 fall in the 30-to-60 range and zero are over 60. That means 95% of people named Oseas haven't even turned 30 yet, making it a genuinely modern phenomenon in the American naming landscape. The average age of an Oseas is just 14, reinforcing how recently this name has gained traction. Its peak year was 2024 with 28 births, and the trend is clearly rising. It's worth connecting this growth to cultural influence from Latin America, particularly Brazil, where the name is far more common. Globally, Oseas ranks #47,779 with 14,364 living bearers worldwide. In the US, it remains very rare, but its upward trajectory suggests we'll be hearing it more often in the years ahead.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Oseas's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Oseas
How Many People Have the Name Oseas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 379 people in the United States currently share the name Oseas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 870,116 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Oseas a Common or Rare Name?
Oseas 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 Oseas Mean?
Oseas means "Salvation" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Oseas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Oseas Most Popular?
The name Oseas reached peak popularity in 2024, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Oseas?
Approximately 379 people named Oseas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 384. That works out to roughly 1 in 870,116 Americans.
Is Oseas a rare name?
Oseas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 870,116 Americans has this name.
What does the name Oseas mean?
Oseas means "Salvation" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Oseas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Oseas are male and 0% are female.
When was Oseas most popular?
Oseas peaked in 2024 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.