Horizon
Pronunciation: [ h-er-EYEZ-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Horizon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 28 babies have been named Horizon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Horizon is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,151 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,151
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Horizon
Horizon is a boy name .
Is Horizon a boy or girl name? Horizon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,151 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,321. Horizon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Horizon is currently ranked #44,151 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Horizon include Hor, Hori, Horiy, Horiie, Zon, Zony, Zonie, Hoy, Hoie, and Horkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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