Horton
Pronunciation: [ h-AWRT-uhn ]
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Horton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 64 babies have been named Horton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Horton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,637 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,637
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Horton
Horton is a boy name .
Horton is currently ranked #31,637 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Horton include Hor, Hort, Horty, Hortie, Hoy, Hoie, and Horkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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