Horatio
Horatio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of uncertain original meaning, historically associated with the Roman clan name Horatius, possibly related to time or hour.
Origin and history
Horatio is an English variant of the ancient Roman family name Horatius. It is famously associated with Admiral Lord Nelson and Shakespeare's character in Hamlet. In the U.S., it remains an uncommon, traditional masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,443 babies in the United States have been named Horatio since 1880. It ranks #3282 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1881.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.3 %)
- NY (27.9 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- PA (9.8 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 50 |
| 1890-1900 | 43 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 77 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 173 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Famous people named Horatio
- Horatio Nelson: Naval officer, Admiral
- Horatio Alger: Author, Novelist
- Horatio Gates: General, Military leader
Nicknames
Ray, Horace
Fun facts
- Horatio is the loyal friend to Prince Hamlet in William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet.
- British naval commander Admiral Horatio Nelson is one of the name's most famous historical figures.