Horice
A masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Hauriccaz.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Horice. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Horice today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Horice births was 1920 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Horice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Horice is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Horices were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Horice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1920
9 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1948 SSA rank
#3,904
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Horice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Horice from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 53 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Horice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Horice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Horice
The given name Horice has its origins in the ancient Slavic language family, tracing back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic root "hor," which means "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name was initially associated with people who lived in mountainous or hilly regions.
In the early medieval period, the name Horice was particularly prevalent among the Slavic tribes inhabiting the areas of modern-day Czech Republic, Slovakia, and eastern Germany. It was often given to children born in these regions, reflecting the geographical features of the landscape.
While there are no known direct references to the name Horice in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various historical records from the 10th century onwards. One of the earliest recorded instances was Horice of Bohemia, a nobleman who lived in the late 10th century and was a prominent figure in the court of Duke Boleslav II of Bohemia.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Horice. One such figure was Horice of Brno (1220-1290), a renowned Czech architect and stonemason who played a vital role in the construction of several Gothic cathedrals and churches across Europe.
In the 15th century, Horice of Strakonice (1405-1472) gained recognition as a Bohemian military leader and strategist during the Hussite Wars, leading the Taborite forces to several victories against the Catholic armies.
Another notable bearer of the name was Horice of Moravia (1560-1628), a Moravian scholar and humanist who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, literature, and education during the Renaissance period.
In the 18th century, Horice of Silesia (1725-1798) was a prominent Silesian composer and violinist, known for his innovative compositions and performances that helped shape the development of classical music in Central Europe.
While these are just a few examples, the name Horice has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the Slavic cultural heritage and its enduring presence across various regions and time periods.
People
Horice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Horice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Horice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Horice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Horice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Horice a common name?
We classify Horice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Horice most popular?
The single biggest year for Horice was 1920, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Horice is about 88 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Horice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Horice a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Horice in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Horice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Horice in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Horice can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Horice as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.