Total births
47
Boys' name · since 1924
Hoskie
Hoskie has 47 recorded births since 1924 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 47
- total births
- 1924–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
47 boys have been named Hoskie since 1924, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hoskie has been recorded 47 times among boys since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1963.
- 47 total births
- 1924–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
47 boys have been named Hoskie since 1924, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 47
- total births
- 1924–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Hoskie was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
9 babies were named Hoskie in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Hoskie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hoskie's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hoskie at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Hoskie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1963
- Peak year (1928)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Hoskie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hoskie's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Hoskie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 21 births (45% of all-time use).
Hoskie by state
Where Hoskie concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | | 6 | 12.8% |
Arizona share of Hoskie's total US births 12.8%
6 of 47 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hoskie? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 47 babies named Hoskie. The most recent recorded year was 1963. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 9 births.
When was Hoskie most popular? ▼
Hoskie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Hoskie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hoskie are Arizona (6 births).
How long has the name Hoskie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hoskie since 1924 -- 40 years through the most recent 1963 data.
What names are similar to Hoskie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hosea, Hosie, Hosey, Hoss, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hoskie's data
- Hoskie's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1960s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arizona records the most Hoskies (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arizona 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 Hoskie
Nearby Names Like Hoskie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hoskie
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Hosie Boy
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Hosey Boy
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Hoss Boy
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Hosam Boy
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Compare Hoskie side by side: Hoskie vs Hosea Hoskie vs Hosie Hoskie vs Hosey
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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, 1924–1963 (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. "Hoskie: Baby Name Since 1924 - 47 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hoskie. 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 Hoskie 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.