NAME PROFILE
Horace
Horace is a Latin name derived from 'horacius,' which means 'timekeeper' or 'hour.' The name carries a sense of wisdom and reflects a thoughtful personality, often associated with creativity, insight, and a love for the arts.
Key Stats
| Total births | 54,356 |
| Gender | Male (82% / 18%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 22%FL — 21%NY — 20%TX — 19%AL — 18%
Notable People
Horace (Roman poet, *Odes*) · Horace Greeley (American newspaper editor and politician) · Horace Andy (Jamaican reggae singer) · Horace Walpole (English author and politician) · Horace Silver (American jazz pianist and composer)
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