Horatio
Pronunciation: [ h-er-AYSH-oh ]
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Horatio first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 920 babies have been named Horatio in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Horatio is past its peak , currently ranked #11,516 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,516
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Horatio
Horatio is a boy name .
Horatio is currently ranked #11,516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Horatio include Hor, Hora, Horay, Horaie, Tio, Tioy, Tioie, Hoy, Hoie, and Horkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Horatio include Horacio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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