Total births
270
Unisex name · since 1975
Hoa
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 270 babies named Hoa, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 270
- total births
- 1975–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Hoa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 270 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hoa has been recorded 270 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1996.
- 270 total births
- 1975–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
270 girls have been named Hoa since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 270
- total births
- 1975–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Hoa was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
27 babies were named Hoa in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Hoa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hoa's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hoa at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Hoa popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1996
- Peak year (1982)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Hoa popularity over time - boys
262 total births recorded since 1978 (Hoa as boys' name)
Hoa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hoa's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Hoa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 182 births (67% of all-time use).
Hoa by state
Where Hoa concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 29.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Hoa's total US births 29.6%
Even split
80 of 270 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hoa? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 270 babies named Hoa. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 27 births.
When was Hoa most popular? ▼
Hoa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Hoa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hoa are California (80 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Hoa a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hoa is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 270 births, and as a boy's name it has 262 births.
How long has the name Hoa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hoa since 1975 -- 22 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Hoa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hoang, Hoai. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hoa's data
- Hoa's decade-level peak was the 1980s (182 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hoas (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
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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, 1975–1996 (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. "Hoa: Baby Name Since 1975 - 270 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hoa. 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 Hoa 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.