boy's name
Horst
HORST (German)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 418
Horst is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1968 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1943, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Horst Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 230 |
| 1950s | 40 |
How Popular Is Horst?
In 1958, Horst was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Horst Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Horst
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Horst Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Horst over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Horst
- German HORST
Sibling Names for Horst
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Horst — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Horst
How popular is the name Horst?
In 1958, Horst was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Horst a girl's or a boy's name?
Horst is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Horst?
Horst has 1 syllable.
When was Horst most popular?
Horst peaked in 1943, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.