Hao
Hao first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 1992, when 20 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hao popular?
Declining Hao is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
| 2020s | 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84 | |
| 2000s | 130 | |
| 1990s | 122 | |
| 1980s | 91 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hao mean?
Hao is commonly the character 浩, “vast, grand,” or 昊, “bright sky.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hao mean?
Hao means Vast, great (浩). Hao is commonly the character 浩, “vast, grand,” or 昊, “bright sky.”
What is the origin of the name Hao?
Hao is of Chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Hao?
Hao is pronounced “HOW.”
Is Hao a boy or a girl name?
Hao is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Hao a popular name right now?
Hao is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
How popular is the name Hao?
In 2025, Hao ranked #11154 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hao most popular?
Hao was most popular in 1992, when about 20 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hao?
Names similar to Hao include Tao, Peng, Wei, Ming, Yong.
What names go well with Hao?
Chinese names that pair well with Hao include Long, Mei, Lan, Xia, Tao.