Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Hao
//ˈhaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19923 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hao |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
Hao through the decades
- Hao peaked in 1992, when 20 babies were named Hao in the US.
- The 2000s were Hao's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2021), use of Hao has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.