Gender: Male
Horace Bowker (1877–1954) was a farm economist and businessman, born in Massachusetts and attended Harvard University. He led the American Agricultural Chemical Company from 1918 - 1937 during the Great Depression and was one of the business leaders of 1920s. In 1931, Bowker advocated a 19-year farm relief government-sponsored program to help alleviate over-cultivation and agriculture. Despite the bleak economic conditions, Bowker's tenure saw a doubling in profitability through diversification into chemical products besides fertilizers.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
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The name Horace Bowker is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Horace is commonly found in United States of America, Hong Kong, Jamaica, and 41 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Horace is recorded 2,480 times globally, ranking it as the 17,363th most common name worldwide.
Horace is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,055 occurrences, making it the 2,845th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Horace is found among 1 in every 250 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,845 | 1 : 1,715 |
| Hong Kong | #777 | 1 : 1,045 |
| Jamaica | #169 | 1 : 250 |
| Canada | #3,329 | 1 : 2,840 |
| United Kingdom | #5,294 | 1 : 4,531 |
| France | #11,179 | 1 : 14,988 |
| Malaysia | #19,089 | 1 : 43,274 |
| South Africa | #22,927 | 1 : 61,707 |
| Malta | #539 | 1 : 697 |
| Italy | #27,374 | 1 : 42,233 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Horace from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Horace Bowker (1877–1954) was a farm economist and businessman, born in Massachusetts and attended Harvard University. He led the American Agricultural Chemical Company from 1918 - 1937 during the Great Depression and was one of the business leaders of 1920s. In 1931, Bowker advocated a 19-year farm relief government-sponsored program to help alleviate over-cultivation and agriculture. Despite the bleak economic conditions, Bowker's tenure saw a doubling in profitability through diversification into chemical products besides fertilizers.
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