Boy · #7,874 in 2026

Ho

Name: Popularity of the name Ho in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ho, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,874

Peak Rank

#4,018 (1989)

Total Babies

129

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

1999

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#4018

Peak Rank

129

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ho

Ho first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 13 Hos were born — ranking #4,018 that year. As of 2026, Ho ranks #7,874 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 129 Hos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ho

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ho is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hoe
Whoa
Hoh
High
Hi
He
Hey
Hay
Ha
Hea
Hah
Haw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ho

What does the name Ho mean?

Ho is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ho in 2026?

In 2026, Ho ranks #7,874 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ho most popular?

Ho reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #4,018 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ho most popular?

Ho has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ho.

Is Ho a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ho is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ho?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ho include Lang, Arcenio, Emigdio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ho

Ho is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 129 births in the dataset. Ho's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #4,018. Use the chart and map above to compare Ho's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.