Honesty
Honesty is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Truthfulness, sincerity, and integrity.
Origin and history
Honesty is a modern English virtue name derived from the vocabulary word meaning truthfulness and sincerity. The word itself traces back through Old French to Latin. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a given name in recent decades, offering a direct and meaningful virtue concept.
Popularity in the United States
5,045 babies in the United States have been named Honesty since 1880. It ranks #2454 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1203.
States where it is most popular
- OH (10 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- FL (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 245 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,397 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,255 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,005 |
Fun facts
- Honesty is also the common English name for the plant Lunaria annua, known for its translucent, silver-like seed pods.
- Alongside names like Hope, Faith, and Grace, Honesty belongs to a tradition of naming children after desirable moral qualities.