Hosie is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Hosea, which has Hebrew origins and means "salvation." This name is often associated with the biblical prophet Hosea, whose story can be found in the Old Testament. In recent years, Hosie has gained popularity as a unisex name, although it was traditionally more commonly used for males. It is considered a unique alternative to more common names like Joshua or Moses, offering a distinct and memorable option for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Hosie experienced significant popularity fluctuations throughout its history, with peak years like 1914 (21 births) and 1917 (21 births), followed by periods of much lower usage such as the late 1950s to early 1960s (as low as 5 births in 1966). The total number of births with the name Hosie over this period is 1231.