Honor
boy name#1808 in 2025Honor entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #1407 in 2021, ranks #1808 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1952–2025
#1808
rank today
#1407
peak (2021)
88
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3373 |
| 2000s | #7182 |
| 2010s | #2144 |
| 2020s | #1579 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Honor has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Honor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Honor is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
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 #1808 among US boy names in 2025, with 88 babies given the name.
- When was the name Honor most popular?
- Honor peaked in 2021, reaching #1407 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Honor with classmates?
- Honor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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