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Horacio Boy

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationoh-RAH-syo / oˈɾa.sjo

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: 'hour'; Latin: 'time'

Historical & Cultural Background

Horacio is derived from the Latin name Horatius, which was borne by a prominent Roman family. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It is often associated with the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known for his works in lyric poetry and satire. The name has maintained a steady presence in literature and culture throughout history.

Trend Summary

Horacio has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Horacio
  • Horace

International Variants

  • Orazio (Italian)
  • Horacio (Spanish)
  • Horace (English)

Famous people named Horacio

Horacio Quiroga was an Uruguayan playwright and short story writer known for his tales of the jungle.

Horacio Rodríguez Larreta is an Argentine politician who has served as the head of government of Buenos Aires.

Horacio Salgán was an Argentine tango musician and composer recognized for his contributions to the genre.

Horacio García-Rojas is a Mexican actor known for his roles in various television series and films.

Fictional characters named Horacio

Horacio is a character in the animated series 'Maya the Bee', known for his friendly demeanor.

Horacio is a character in the video game 'The Last Guardian', serving as a companion to the protagonist.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Horacio was first seen in the United States in 1914. Horacio has ranked as high as #1193 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New Mexico, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Horacio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Horacio (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 11
65%
CA 6
35%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19146
19156
19167
19175
19189
19196
192016
19215
192212
192316
192417
192515
19269
192717
192824
192924
193021
193118
193219
193319
193419
193516
193616
193717
193819
193911
194011
194113
194210
194320
194415
194512
194614
194712
194814
194916
195024
195118
195219
195320
195426
195522
195619
195729
195826
195941
196030
196129
196223
196322
196432
196534
196630
196736
196839
196938
197045
197139
197251
197342
197452
197549
197661
197775
197863
197961
198081
198179
198271
198359
198468
198552
198654
198760
198866
198976
199080
199179
199281
199396
199487
199582
199675
199775
199890
199988
200092
2001106
200298
200381
200478
200578
200675
200791
200869
200966
201064
201147
201245
201330
201433
201535
201622
201735
201839
201928
202034
202126
202237
202326
202437