How Many People Are Named Honey?
Complete statistics for the name Honey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Honey, a name that's as sweet as its origin suggests, is very rare in the US, with only 1 in 85,151 Americans bearing it. That's just 3,875 people today! It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 4,431 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Honey Through the Generations
Honey has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations, with half of those named Honey being under 30. Born in 2024, the peak year saw 282 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. The average age of people named Honey is 38, indicating a relatively young demographic compared to many other names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Honey
Honey is an English hypocorism, independent given name, and surname meaning “honey”, which has long been used to sweeten foods and is a common English term of endearment. The word is derived from the Old English term hungi.…
Full list on Wikipedia →📄 About the Name Honey
How Many People Have the Name Honey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,668 people in the United States currently share the name Honey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 124,231 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Honey a Common or Rare Name?
Honey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Honey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Honey Most Popular?
The name Honey reached peak popularity in 2024, with 282 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Honey?
Approximately 2,668 people named Honey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,668. That works out to roughly 1 in 124,231 Americans.
Is Honey a rare name?
Honey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 124,231 Americans has this name.
What does the name Honey mean?
Honey means "sweet".
Is Honey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Honey are male and 100% are female.
When was Honey most popular?
Honey peaked in 2024 with 282 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.