Honor
girl name#2387 in 2025Honor entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1094 in 1897, ranks #2387 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
#2387
rank today
#1094
peak (1897)
75
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1136 |
| 1890s | #1398 |
| 1900s | #1664 |
| 1910s | #2707 |
| 1920s | #2872 |
| 1930s | #2910 |
| 1940s | #3704 |
| 1950s | #4284 |
| 1960s | #4325 |
| 1970s | #4915 |
| 1980s | #7230 |
| 1990s | #6906 |
| 2000s | #3762 |
| 2010s | #1854 |
| 2020s | #1985 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Honor has been most popular in CA, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Honor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Honor alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Honor in 2025?
- Honor ranks #2387 among US girl names in 2025, with 75 babies given the name.
- When was the name Honor most popular?
- Honor peaked in 1897, reaching #1094 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Honor with classmates?
- Honor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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