Honor
Honor is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dignity, esteem, or high moral character.
Origin and history
Honor is a virtue name derived from the Old French and Latin words for esteem, dignity, and integrity. Historically associated with English Puritan virtue-naming traditions, it has experienced a modest revival in the United States in recent years. Today it offers parents a modern, understated alternative to related names like Hope or Grace.
Popularity in the United States
3,129 babies in the United States have been named Honor since 1880. It ranks #3177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1506.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- TX (18 %)
- GA (11.7 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 121 |
| 1930-1940 | 86 |
| 1940-1950 | 74 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 100 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 429 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,111 |
| 2020-2029 | 598 |
Famous people named Honor
- Honor Blackman: Actress
Fun facts
- Honor was part of the 16th and 17th-century Puritan practice of giving abstract virtue names to children.
- Actress Jessica Alba named her first daughter Honor Marie in 2008, helping draw attention to the name in the U.S.