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Horizon

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Pronounced huh-RY-zun /həˈraɪ.zən/High

Meaning: From the English word horizon, 'the line where the earth and sky appear to meet; the limit of one's view or hopes' (from Greek horizon, 'bounding circle'); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The horizon; where earth and sky meet: Horizon is an English word-name. Bold, evocative, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the English word horizon, 'the line where the earth and sky appear to meet; the limit of one's view or hopes' (from Greek horizon, 'bounding circle'); a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8103 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Horizon comes from the English word horizon, 'the line where the earth and sky appear to meet; the limit of one's view or hopes' (from Greek horizon, 'bounding circle'; a word-name; we note the word-name). A bold, evocative name (said 'huh-RY-zun').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-horizon at the root, and evocative.

Did you know? Horizon means 'the line where earth and sky appear to meet; the limit of one's view or hopes' (from Greek horizon, 'bounding circle') — a bold, evocative word-name (we note the word-name; said 'huh-RY-zun').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Horizon — word-name

Variations

HorizynHorizen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Horizon mean?

Horizon is an English word-name — 'the line where earth and sky meet'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Horizon?

It's said huh-RY-zun /həˈraɪ.zən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Horizon a boy or girl name?

Horizon is a girl's name here.

How popular is Horizon?

Horizon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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