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Hozie

An invented name, likely a diminutive form of a longer given name.

Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Hozie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hozie today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hozie births was 1920 (10 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Hozie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • The typical person named Hozie is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hozies were born before 1958.
  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hozie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

13

~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans

Peak year

1920

10 babies that year

Average age

78

years old

1955 SSA rank

#3,677

Tracked since 1920

Popularity

Hozie: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Hozie from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Hozie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Hozie by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hozie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1920s16016
1930s505
1940s505
1950s11011

Geography

Where Hozies live

Origin

Meaning and history of Hozie

The name Hozie is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in the remote regions of Central Asia, possibly among the nomadic tribes that roamed the vast steppes and deserts of that region. The earliest known mention of the name can be traced back to ancient Sogdian texts from around the 5th century AD, where it appears as a variant of the name "Khuzayma," which itself is derived from an old Persian word meaning "little one" or "little master."

While the exact etymology of Hozie remains uncertain, it is thought to be a diminutive form of Khuzayma, perhaps used as a nickname or term of endearment. The name's association with the nomadic peoples of Central Asia suggests that it may have held cultural significance or been bestowed upon individuals who embodied certain traits valued by those communities, such as strength, resilience, or leadership.

Throughout history, the name Hozie has been relatively rare, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing it. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Hozie al-Gharbi, a renowned scholar and astronomer from the city of Cordoba in 10th century Andalusia. His contributions to the field of astrology and celestial observations were highly regarded during the golden age of Islamic science and culture.

Another historical figure of note is Hozie ibn Malik, a military commander who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. His exploits on the battlefield and strategic acumen are said to have played a pivotal role in the expansion of Seljuk control over large swaths of Central Asia and the Middle East.

In the realm of literature, Hozie al-Ghazali, a 12th century poet from modern-day Iran, is remembered for his lyrical verses and profound insights into the human condition. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime and influenced subsequent generations of Persian poets.

Moving further forward in time, Hozie Khan was a prominent leader of the Kazakh Khanate in the 16th century. His reign was marked by territorial conquests and efforts to unite the various Kazakh tribes under a centralized authority, laying the foundations for the future development of Kazakh culture and identity.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Hozie al-Kabir was a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual guide from the region of modern-day Morocco. His teachings and writings on the mystical path of Islam gained him a devoted following and inspired countless seekers of spiritual enlightenment.

While the name Hozie may have faded into relative obscurity in recent times, its historical roots and associations with various cultures and individuals across different eras and regions remain a testament to the rich tapestry of human diversity and the enduring legacy of names and their meanings.

People

Hozie + last name combinations

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FAQ

Hozie: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Hozie?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hozie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.

Is Hozie a common name?

We classify Hozie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Hozie most popular?

The single biggest year for Hozie was 1920, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hozie is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Hozie a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hozie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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