Orazio is a masculine Italian given name derived from the Latin word "horatius", which means "separator" or "dweller near Horaces". The name gained popularity during the Renaissance era, partly due to its association with the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, commonly known as Horace. Orazio was traditionally used in Italy, but it has since spread to other countries where Italian culture and language have had an influence.
The name Orazio experienced varied popularity over the years with peaks in the early 1920s and a noticeable decline after the 1930s, though it has seen occasional resurgences in recent decades.