Honor
Honor is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dignity, esteem, or integrity.
Origin and history
Honor is a virtue name derived from the Latin word honor, meaning dignity, respect, or high esteem. Historically used by English Puritans, it has recently gained renewed attention as a modern gender-neutral choice. In the U.S., it remains relatively rare for males but has seen increased usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,475 babies in the United States have been named Honor since 1880. It ranks #3256 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1300.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.1 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- PA (9.3 %)
- OH (9 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 687 |
| 2020-2029 | 658 |
Fun facts
- Honor was first adopted as a given name during the 16th and 17th centuries by English Puritans celebrating moral virtues.
- Like its English noun counterpart, the initial 'H' is silent in speech.