Honey

Honey 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 282 girls in the United States.

Honey at a glance

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

About the name Honey

Honey 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, Honey first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #935 in 2024, and in 2024 282 babies received the name — 4,431 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Honey in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#935 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Honey in 2024
282
Total since 1880
4,431

Honey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#152 in 2005
Babies named Honey in 2025
253
Total since 1996
4,663

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Honey mean?

The meaning of Honey 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 Honey a boy or girl name?

Honey is a girl name. In 2024, 282 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Honey?

Honey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Honey?

Honey first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #935 in 2024, and 282 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].