Hosea
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Hosea
Since so many of the biblical prophet names -- Daniel, Jonah, Nathan, Samuel -- are overused, you might want to consider this distinctive alternative. Hosea was the author of the book of prophesies bearing his name, whose underlying message was a promise of restoration. The Talmud claims that he was the greatest prophet of his generation.
Hosea Williams was an important civil rights leader. Martin Luther King called him "my wild man, my Castro," in recognition of Williams' skill as an organizer.
Hosea is also given to girls.
Pronounced ho-ZAY-uh.
As of October 2026, Hosea ranked #4617 in US births in 1931 SSA, peaked at #3875 in 1914.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,141 | 64 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,074 | 68 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,348 | 56 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,329 | 56 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,245 | 61 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,822 | 44 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,245 | 61 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,635 | 49 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,223 | 65 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,421 | 56 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,343 | 60 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,154 | 67 |
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- HoseaBoy
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American Universalist leader
- Hosea MoffittBoy
U.S. Congressman from New York
- Hosea RosenbergBoy
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Hosea in pop culture
- Hosea MatthewsBoy
a character in video game Red Dead Redemption 2