Honesty

Honesty is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 159 girls in the United States.

Honesty at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Honesty

Honesty belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Honesty first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1012 in 2019, and in 2024 159 babies received the name — 4,911 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Honesty in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#1012 in 2019
Peak year
2014
Babies named Honesty in 2024
159
Total since 1880
4,911

Honesty in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#4598 in 2004
Babies named Honesty in 2004
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Honesty mean?

The meaning of Honesty is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Honesty a boy or girl name?

Honesty is a girl name. In 2024, 159 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Honesty?

Honesty comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Honesty?

Honesty first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #1012 in 2019, and 159 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].