Holding steady.
Popularity of Honore since 1898
Babies named Honore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1942, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Honore's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 35 | 6 |
| 1920s | 54 | 16 |
| 1930s | 23 | 0 |
| 1940s | 54 | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 | 0 |
| 1960s | 18 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Honore is a distinctly rare name in American records, first appearing in 1898 and remaining extremely uncommon ever since. With no recorded rank in any year, its peak usage occurred precisely in its first recorded year, suggesting only a handful of families ever chose it. The trajectory is stable with no notable increase or decrease, and it does not appear among popular top states. As a French form of Honorius, it carries the meaning of honor, making it an elegant but virtually unused choice.
Honore is the French form of the Latin name Honorius, derived from 'honor' meaning honor or esteem. It has been used in France since the Middle Ages, notably associated with Saint Honore, a 6th-century bishop of Amiens, making it traditional in Catholic regions. In the United States, it appeared sparingly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often among French-speaking communities.
“Honore” around the world
Where Honore lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hono, Nori, Riri
Variants: Honoré, Honorius
Sibling names for Honore
Names that share Honore's style, for a brother or sister.
