boy's name
Horton
HOR-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 621
Horton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1922, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Horton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 137 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Horton?
In 2012, Horton was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Horton Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Horton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Horton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Horton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Horton
- English HOR-tun
Sibling Names for Horton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Horton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Horton
How popular is the name Horton?
In 2012, Horton was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Horton a girl's or a boy's name?
Horton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Horton?
Horton has 2 syllables.
When was Horton most popular?
Horton peaked in 1922, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.