boy's name
Hosey
HOH-zee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 389
Hosey is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1913, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1886.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hosey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 18 |
How Popular Is Hosey?
In 1963, Hosey was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hosey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hosey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hosey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hosey
- English HOH-zee
Sibling Names for Hosey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hosey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hosey
How popular is the name Hosey?
In 1963, Hosey was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hosey a girl's or a boy's name?
Hosey is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hosey?
Hosey has 2 syllables.
When was Hosey most popular?
Hosey peaked in 1913, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.