Horacio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Horacio is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'time'. It evolved from the Latin 'Horatius' and has various forms in different languages. The name carries a classic and sophisticated image and is associated with notable historical figures. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Horacio is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Horacio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Horacio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2735th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1770th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1636th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1178th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1229th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1721st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3504th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Horacio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Horacio"
Pronunciation
/oˈɾasjo/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Horacio is derived from the Latin name 'Horatius', which is thought to be related to the Latin word 'hora' meaning 'time' or 'hour'.
Meaning
Time
Language Evolution
Horatius (Latin), Horacio (Spanish), Horace (English)
Historical Usage
The name became popular in various cultures during the Roman Empire and has continued to be used throughout the centuries, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Horace, Horacio, Orazio
Modern Popularity & Image
Horacio is viewed as a classic and sophisticated name in modern times, often associated with literary and historical figures.
Famous People
Horacio Quiroga, an Uruguayan writer, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, an Argentine politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Horacio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Horacio"
"Horacio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2735th of 7545 | 146 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1770th of 6773 | 304 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1636th of 7552 | 436 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1178th of 10718 | 796 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1229th of 16616 | 1,165 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1721st of 24088 | 1,243 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3504th of 23106 | 382 |
Regional Popularity of "Horacio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
52.37% 1239th/2366 |
73.29% 837th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
44.54% 1048th/2353 |
38.40% 594th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
33.58% 958th/2853 |
38.09% 1057th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.43% 1070th/2937 |
41.98% 1462nd/3483 |
26.04% 916th/3518 |
16.99% 687th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.86% 1432nd/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
19.97% 1037th/5194 |
11.51% 727th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.99% 1970th/4582 |
- |
19.14% 1400th/7313 |
14.55% 1086th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
32.86% 2242nd/6822 |
34.59% 2171st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Horacio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Horacio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Horacio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.