Horus
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,345 in 2018
12 babies were named Horus in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Horus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Horus, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Horus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHorus first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #6,345.
- New on the sceneHorus wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
About the name Horus
Horus is a boy name of African and Egyptian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Horus for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 10 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #6,345 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:African namesEgyptian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.2 | 445,545 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 boys |
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Boy name: Ramses · born of Ra
- Unisex name: Egypt · the country Egypt
- Boy name: Adem · earth
Questions about the name Horus
What is the origin of the name Horus?
Horus has African, Egyptian roots in our records. Other African names include Cairo, Asa, Zaire.
Is Horus a boy or girl name?
Horus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Horus?
Horus ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#6,345).