Horace
boy name#6143 in 2025Horace entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #79 in 1880, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6143
rank today
#79
peak (1880)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #93 |
| 1890s | #100 |
| 1900s | #104 |
| 1910s | #124 |
| 1920s | #141 |
| 1930s | #174 |
| 1940s | #221 |
| 1950s | #306 |
| 1960s | #445 |
| 1970s | #618 |
| 1980s | #870 |
| 1990s | #1463 |
| 2000s | #2972 |
| 2010s | #4044 |
| 2020s | #5265 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Horace has been most popular in GA, CA, ME.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Horace are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Horace alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Horace in 2025?
- Horace ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Horace most popular?
- Horace peaked in 1880, reaching #79 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Horace with classmates?
- Horace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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