Unisex nameCurrently #1,577 in the USSteady
Honor
//ˈɑnɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Honor's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Honor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Honor |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 139 |
| 2010 | 131 |
| 2011 | 147 |
| 2012 | 197 |
| 2013 | 199 |
| 2014 | 160 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 179 |
| 2017 | 204 |
| 2018 | 200 |
| 2019 | 211 |
| 2020 | 197 |
| 2021 | 247 |
| 2022 | 235 |
| 2023 | 211 |
| 2024 | 200 |
Honor through the decades
- Honor peaked in 2021, when 247 babies were named Honor in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Honor has risen 76% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Honor currently ranks #1,577 in the US and is holding steady.