Horace: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A timekeeper with a poet's eye for beauty.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #5061
- Peak
- #79 in 1880
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Horace Means
Horace is a boy name of English origin. A timekeeper with a poet's eye for beauty.
How Popular Horace Is
Horace currently ranks #5061 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #79 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Horace
- Horace broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #79 in 1880.
- Horace is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Horace has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- Horace is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Horace
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Horace
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Horace.
Questions About Horace
What does Horace mean?
Horace is a boy name of English origin. A timekeeper with a poet's eye for beauty.
How popular is Horace?
Horace currently ranks #5061 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #79 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Horace come from?
Horace comes from English roots. Horace broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #79 in 1880.
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