Rising since 2015, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Horacio since 1914
Babies named Horacio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 155 |
| 1930s | 175 |
| 1940s | 137 |
| 1950s | 244 |
| 1960s | 313 |
| 1970s | 537 |
| 1980s | 666 |
| 1990s | 833 |
| 2000s | 834 |
| 2010s | 378 |
| 2020s | 191 |
Meaning & origin
Horacio has maintained a steady presence in the United States since 1914, though it has never been common. It peaked in popularity in 2001, and has been rising again since 2015. The name is most concentrated in California, reflecting its use within Hispanic communities. At a rate of 1 in 55,099 newborns in 2025, it remains a distinctive choice, offering a connection to classical Roman heritage through its Spanish and Portuguese form.
Horacio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Roman family name Horatius, which is of uncertain etymology. The most famous bearer was the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Horace). The name spread throughout the Roman Empire and later into the Iberian Peninsula, where it became established in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Where Horacio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Horacio” around the world
Where Horacio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hora, Horry
Sibling names for Horacio
Names that share Horacio's style, for a brother or sister.
