Will my child share the name Horatio with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Horatio per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Horatio in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Horatio becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Horatio has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2678 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1074 in 2015. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4790

Horatio

Horatio is a distinctive choice, ranked #4790 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Horatio in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4790

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.