Horris
A masculine given name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Greek word "hora" meaning "season".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Horris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Horris today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Horris births was 1921 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Horris. 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 Horris is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Horris' were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Horris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1921
11 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1950 SSA rank
#3,915
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Horris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Horris from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 39 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
Horris 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 Horris 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 Horris
The given name Horris has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word "horsa," which means "horse." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who had a connection or affinity with horses, such as horse breeders, trainers, or cavalry members.
In the early medieval period, the name Horris gained popularity among the Frankish and Alemannic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, France, and Switzerland. It was often used as a descriptive name or a nickname, reflecting the bearer's occupation or physical characteristics related to horses.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Horris can be found in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle from the 8th century AD. The Annals document a Frankish nobleman named Horris, who served as a military commander under Charlemagne during the Saxony campaigns.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Horris was relatively uncommon but appeared in various historical records across Europe. In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Horris was known for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. He spent most of his life in the monasteries of Normandy, France.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Horris of Brixen was a prominent figure in the Holy Roman Empire. He was a trusted advisor to Emperor Frederick II and played a crucial role in the imperial court's diplomatic affairs.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian painter named Horris Bellini (1430-1516) gained recognition for his religious and mythological works. He was a member of the renowned Bellini family of artists from Venice.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Horris van der Stel (1632-1679) made significant contributions to the exploration of the Cape Colony in South Africa. He was appointed as the fourth governor of the Cape Colony and played a pivotal role in expanding Dutch settlements in the region.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Horris. While the name has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich historical roots and associations with horses and nobility make it a unique and intriguing name.
People
Horris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Horris 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
Horris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Horris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Horris 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Horris a common name?
We classify Horris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Horris most popular?
The single biggest year for Horris was 1921, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Horris is about 89 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 Horris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Horris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Horris 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 Horris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Horris 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 Horris 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 Americans are named Horris?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Horris at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.