Total births
129
Boys' name · since 1971
Ho
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 129 babies named Ho, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 129
- total births
- 1971–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Ho sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 129 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Ho recorded 129 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1999.
- 129 total births
- 1971–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
129 boys have been named Ho since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 129
- total births
- 1971–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Ho was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
13 babies were named Ho in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Ho's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ho splits its recorded history at 1984: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ho at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Ho popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1999
- Peak year (1989)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Ho by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ho's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Ho births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
64 births
- 1990s
1990s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 64 births (50% of all-time use).
Ho by state
Where Ho concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 3.9% |
New York share of Ho's total US births 3.9%
5 of 129 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ho? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 129 babies named Ho. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 13 births.
When was Ho most popular? ▼
Ho was most popular in the 1980s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Ho most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ho are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Ho been used? ▼
Records for Ho go back to 1971, giving 29 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Ho? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Howard, Homer, Horace, Holden, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ho's data
- Ho's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (64 total births) through the 1990s (38) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Hos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ho
Nearby Names Like Ho
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ho
Howard Boy
#1057 346,666 births
Homer Boy
#4072 60,912 births
Horace Boy
#5241 54,154 births
Holden Boy
#281 32,507 births
Houston Boy
#704 18,104 births
Compare Ho side by side: Ho vs Howard Ho vs Homer Ho vs Horace
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ho: Baby Name Since 1971 - 129 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ho. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ho draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.