Boy · #3,646 in 2026

Hoskie

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

Current Rank

#3,646

Peak Rank

#2,843 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1963

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2843

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hoskie

Hoskie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 9 Hoskies were born — ranking #2,843 that year. As of 2026, Hoskie ranks #3,646 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Hoskies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hoskie

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

Husky
Huskie
Huskey
Houska
Hockey
Haki
Hasi
Hesco
Hoosgow
Huesca
Kosky
Laski

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoskie

What does the name Hoskie mean?

Hoskie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hoskie in 2026?

In 2026, Hoskie ranks #3,646 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Hoskie most popular?

Hoskie reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,843 that year with 9 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Hoskie a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hoskie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hoskie include Langley, Valley, Roxy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hoskie

Hoskie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Hoskie's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,843. Use the chart and map above to compare Hoskie'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.