Honey
Honey is a girl name of English origin meaning “Honey, sweetness”, pronounced HUN-ee. It ranked #846 in the United States in 2025, given to 322 babies, and peaked at #846 in 2025. Common nicknames: Hon, Nee.
How popular is Honey in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Honey mean, and where does it come from?
Honey is the English word, from Old English hunig, used first as an endearment and then, occasionally, as a name — there are Honeys in American records from 1912, most of them nicknames that stuck. Britain got there first in the modern revival, where it has been a quietly fashionable choice for two decades. In the United States it entered the top thousand for the first time in 2024, which makes it one of the newest arrivals in the vintage-sweetness group alongside Sunny, Birdie and Clover.
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Famous People Named Honey
- Honey Irani — Indian screenwriter and former child actress
- Honey Dijon — American DJ and record producer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Honey mean?
Honey is a girl name of English origin meaning "Honey, sweetness." Honey is the English word, from Old English hunig, used first as an endearment and then, occasionally, as a name — there are Honeys in American records from 1912, most of them nicknames that stuck. Britain got there first in the modern revival, where it has been a quietly fashionable choice for two decades.
How do you pronounce Honey?
Honey is pronounced HUN-ee. Common variations include Honie, Honi, Honeye.
Is Honey a girl name?
Yes, Honey is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Hon, Nee.