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Horace
BoyMeaning of Horace: Latin: 'time' or 'season'
Horace is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5951st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5951
14 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
54,356
First recorded 1880 · peak 1921
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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