FIRST NAME
Horace
Horace is the 811th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 15,628 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 35 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #811 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
89,536
living · #344
2020 CENSUS
15,628
living · #811
BABIES NAMED HORACE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202514
As a male name, Horace peaked in 1921, when 1,313 babies were named Horace (the #129 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #39,948 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
35
living · #39,948
BABIES NAMED HORACE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1914–1962
19625
As a female name, Horace peaked in 1949, when 13 babies were named Horace (the #2906 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)