Horace
Male name · ↓ Falling
34,969
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Horace
Horace is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 34,969 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,495 births |
| 1890s | 4,132 births |
| 1900s | 4,696 births |
| 1910s | 5,710 births |
| 1920s | 5,680 births |
| 1930s | 3,707 births |
| 1940s | 2,866 births |
| 1950s | 2,328 births |
| 1960s | 1,240 births |
| 1970s | 717 births |
| 1980s | 398 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Horace?
Horace has been given to 34,969 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 652 births that year.
Is Horace a boy or girl name?
Horace is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Horace most popular?
Horace was most popular in 1921, when 652 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Horace?
Horace first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).