Horacio

Horacio is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Horacio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Horace

About the name Horacio

Horacio belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Horace.

In the United States, Horacio first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #996 in 1977, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 4,472 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Horacio in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#996 in 1977
Peak year
2001
Babies named Horacio in 2024
37
Total since 1880
4,472

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Horacio mean?

The meaning of Horacio is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Horacio a boy or girl name?

Horacio is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Horacio?

Horacio comes from the Spanish tradition. It is also spelled Horace.

How popular is the name Horacio?

Horacio first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #996 in 1977, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.