Honor Unisex

Popularity: #815 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationON-er / /ˈɒnər/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: honor; English: respect

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Honor has its roots in the Latin word 'honor', which signifies respect and esteem. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Historically, the concept of honor has been significant in many societies, often associated with integrity and moral principles.

Trend Summary

The name Honor has seen a gradual increase in usage in recent years in the United States.

Similar Names

HonoréHughHankHunterHomerHarrisHarlan

Variants

  • Honour

International Variants

  • Honore (French)
  • Onorato (Italian)

Famous people named Honor

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Fictional characters named Honor

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Sibling Suggestions

ValorJusticeNobleFaith

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Honor was first seen in the United States in 1952. Honor has ranked as high as #1233 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Honor has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Honor (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NC 10
21%
OH 10
21%
TX 8
17%
FL 8
17%
PA 7
15%
CA 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19526
20005
20027
20039
20046
20057
200615
200711
200828
200936
201044
201148
201263
201365
201451
201546
201673
201798
201895
2019104
2020103
2021130
2022115
2023111
2024109