Horacio
Horacio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Timekeeper, hour, or season, derived from the Latin word 'hora'.
Origin and history
Horacio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the classic Latin name Horatius, historically associated with the ancient Roman Horatia gens. The name has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities. It carries a classical, traditional feel with strong historical and literary roots.
Popularity in the United States
4,502 babies in the United States have been named Horacio since 1880. It ranks #1850 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1736.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.6 %)
- CA (40.4 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- NM (3.3 %)
- FL (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 155 |
| 1930-1940 | 175 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 244 |
| 1960-1970 | 313 |
| 1970-1980 | 537 |
| 1980-1990 | 666 |
| 1990-2000 | 833 |
| 2000-2010 | 834 |
| 2010-2019 | 378 |
| 2020-2029 | 191 |
Famous people named Horacio
- Horacio Quiroga: Writer, Poet
- Horacio Pagani: Automobile Designer, Businessman
- Horacio Pancheri: Actor, Model
Nicknames
Horacito
Fun facts
- It derives from Horatius, the name of an ancient Roman clan famous for the legendary hero Horatius Cocles.
- Horacio Quiroga was a celebrated Uruguayan playwright and poet famous for his short stories.