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Honey is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Simply from the English word honey, ultimately from Old English hunig. This was originally a nickname for a sweet person." It ranked #846 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, simply from the English word honey, ultimately from Old English hunig. This was originally a nickname for a sweet person. The entry lists its usage as English (Rare).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Honey ranked #846 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #846 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Honey mean?
Behind the Name does not give Honey a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: simply.
Is Honey a popular name?
Honey ranked #846 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Honey a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Honey appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Honey — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
