How Many People Are Named Honora?

Complete statistics for the name Honora: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Honora
Very Rare
Irish

Honora means 'honor' and has a very rare charm, with only 856 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 385,410 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that's seeing a resurgence, peaking way back in 1919.

~144
Living in US
1 in 2,301,731
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Honor
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Noble Dignified
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often taking charge and excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,329
Worldwide Bearers
#154,166
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,055
🇬🇧 England
428
🇵🇭 Philippines
100
🇵🇪 Peru
99
🇧🇷 Brazil
77
🇮🇪 Ireland
68
🇲🇽 Mexico
62
🇸🇰 Slovakia
48
🇧🇯 Benin
44
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
40

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
856 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
418
Would be under 30 (25%)
152
Would be 30–60 (9%)
1,130
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 1,700 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
23
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Honora Through the Generations

Honora has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. With 28 births in 1919 marking its peak, the name has since become less popular but still holds a special place among those who carry it. Today, there are 856 people named Honora in the US, with most being over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to an earlier generation. The age distribution shows 418 under 30, 152 between 30 and 60, and 1,130 over 60, suggesting that while the name isn't new, it's gaining traction again among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 143
Pennsylvania 38
Massachusetts 16
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Honora

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✨ Similar Names to Honora

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Honora's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Honora

How Many People Have the Name Honora?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 144 people in the United States currently share the name Honora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,301,731 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Honora a Common or Rare Name?

Honora 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.

What Does the Name Honora Mean?

Honora means "honor" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Honora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Honora Most Popular?

The name Honora reached peak popularity in 1919, with 28 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 Honora?

Approximately 144 people named Honora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 144. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,301,731 Americans.

Is Honora a rare name?

Honora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,301,731 Americans has this name.

What does the name Honora mean?

Honora means "honor" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Honora more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Honora are male and 100% are female.

When was Honora most popular?

Honora peaked in 1919 with 28 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US144
All-Time Births144
1 in X1 in 2,301,731
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1919
World Rank#154,166
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.