Total births
33
Boys' name · since 1985
Hovsep
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Hovsep, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1985–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
33 boys have been named Hovsep since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Hovsep has 33 recorded births among boys since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2005.
- 33 total births
- 1985–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 boys have been named Hovsep since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 33
- total births
- 1985–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Hovsep was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
7 babies were named Hovsep in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Hovsep's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hovsep's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hovsep at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Hovsep popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2005
- Peak year (1996)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Hovsep by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Hovsep's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Hovsep births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 17 births (52% of all-time use).
Hovsep by state
Where Hovsep concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 63.6% |
California share of Hovsep's total US births 63.6%
21 of 33 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hovsep? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 33 babies named Hovsep. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 7 births.
When was Hovsep most popular? ▼
Hovsep was most popular in the 1990s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Hovsep most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hovsep are California (21 births).
How long has the name Hovsep been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hovsep since 1985 -- 21 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Hovsep? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hovhannes, Hovanes, Hovannes, Hovik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hovsep's data
- Hovsep's decade-level peak was the 1990s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hovseps (21 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.
Keep exploring Hovsep
Nearby Names Like Hovsep
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hovsep
Hovhannes Boy
#7988 79 births
Hovanes Boy
63 births
Hovannes Boy
22 births
Hovik Boy
13 births
Hovig Boy
11 births
Compare Hovsep side by side: Hovsep vs Hovhannes Hovsep vs Hovanes Hovsep vs Hovannes
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, 1985–2005 (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. "Hovsep: Baby Name Since 1985 - 33 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hovsep. 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 Hovsep 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.