Hao
Every Hao since 1976 — 454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hao
Hao is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,154 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 454 American babies have been named Hao. Its peak came in 1992, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hao stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hao year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,154 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,802 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,093 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,841 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,151 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,818 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,018 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,038 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,509 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,366 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,233 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,327 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,796 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,935 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,568 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,662 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,905 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,232 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,186 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,658 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,127 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,799 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,057 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,799 |
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Famous people named Hao
- Hao Haidong Soccer player · b. 1970
- Hao Junmin Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hao in 2025?
Hao ranked #11,154 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hao?
454 babies have been named Hao in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hao most popular?
Hao peaked in 1992, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Hao a boy or girl name?
Hao is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hao rising or falling?
Hao is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hao?
Well-known people named Hao include Hao Haidong (soccer player), Hao Junmin (soccer player).