Rising since 2002, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Favor since 2002
Babies named Favor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 124 | 25 |
| 2010s | 233 | 67 |
| 2020s | 160 | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Favor is a modern unisex name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2002, a time when virtue names and word names were gaining traction. As of 2025, it ranked 4,546th nationally, with an estimated 1 in 53,576 newborns receiving the name each year. Its popularity has been steadily rising since its debut, peaking in 2024. The name's appeal lies in its positive connotations of kindness and goodwill, aligning with the trend of names like Grace, Honor, and Justice. While not historically rooted, Favor's straightforward meaning and contemporary feel make it an accessible choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name.
Favor first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, almost certainly as a modern coinage from the English word 'favor,' meaning an act of kindness or approval. It may also be a rare transferred use of the English surname Favor, which itself derived from Middle English 'favour.' The name has no historical tradition as a given name and remains a contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Favour
Sibling names for Favor
Names that share Favor's style, for a brother or sister.
