Will my child share the name Horatio with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Horatio per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Horatio in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Horatio becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Horatio is rising: up 1,656 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,074 in 2015.

Is Horatio a good choice for a distinctive name?

Horatio is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Horatio a popular baby name in the United States?

Horatio does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Horatio is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Horatio in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Horatio

Horatio has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2678 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #1074 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Horatio is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Horatio in their class.