Honey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sweet and endearing name symbolizing love and warmth.
Meaning of the Name Honey
'Honey' is a sweet and endearing name that is derived from the English word for the golden and viscous liquid produced by bees. It is a term of endearment often used to show affection. As a given name, 'Honey' represents sweetness, warmth, and the joy of life. It symbolizes love, adoration, and the nurturing qualities associated with the natural sweetness and healing properties of honey.
Popularity of the Name Honey
The popularity for the name Honey peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 199 births, which ranked number 2,286 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Honey had the most female births in 2022 with 199, which ranked number 1,202 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Honey has increased sharply over the last ten years from 74 births to 199 births, an increase of 168.92%. Among females, Honey has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 74 births to 199 births, an increase of 168.92%.
Nationwide Popularity of Honey
- 20 Year Trend of Honey: 729.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Honey: 168.92%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Honey: 168.92%
Popularity of Honey by State
Among females, Honey was most popular in Western states with 40 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 21 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Honey. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 559 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1260 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 826 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 803 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 813 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 1358 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Honey
- Total Births of Honey: 220 (10.40%)
- Female Births of Honey: 220 (10.40%)
Given the upward trend of Honey over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.40% increase in total births, for a total of 220 births in 2024. For Females, births for Honey have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 220 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.40%.