Girl
Honey
sweet substance
About Honey
Choosing Honey requires boldness—this sweet, unconventional name breaks traditional naming rules while offering undeniable charm. It radiates warmth, affection, and joy, terms of endearment transformed into official identity. Honey suits sunny dispositions and bright personalities, though any child can grow into it beautifully. The name carries vintage appeal, recalling old Hollywood glamour and mid-century sweetness while feeling surprisingly fresh today. Its single syllable simplicity makes it instantly memorable and impossible to mispronounce. Honey works particularly well as middle name, softening more formal first names, though it stands confidently alone. This choice signals parents unafraid of sentimentality, who view naming as opportunity for expressing love rather than conforming to conventions. Honey may raise eyebrows among traditionalists, but it wins hearts through pure, unabashed warmth. The name promises never to be forgotten.
Popularity of the Name Honey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #931 | #258 | #357 | #511 |
| 2025 | #846 | #204 | #418 | |
| 2001 | #758 | |||
| 2002 | #568 | |||
| 2003 | #360 | |||
| 2004 | #253 | #618 | ||
| 2005 | #172 | #176 | #631 | |
| 2006 | #201 | #299 | ||
| 2007 | #199 | #377 | #936 | |
| 2008 | #207 | |||
| 2009 | #198 | |||
| 2010 | #218 | #285 | ||
| 2011 | #212 | #523 | ||
| 2012 | #224 | |||
| 2013 | #281 | #321 | ||
| 2014 | #328 | #252 | ||
| 2015 | #307 | |||
| 2016 | #296 | #931 | ||
| 2017 | #476 | #416 | ||
| 2018 | #489 | |||
| 2019 | #423 | #356 | #740 | |
| 2020 | #358 | |||
| 2021 | #330 | #272 | #781 | |
| 2022 | #396 | #517 | ||
| 2023 | #277 | #337 | #650 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Honey
- Honi
- Hani
- Honeysuckle
Names Similar to Honey
Nicknames for Honey
- Hon
- Ney
- Honey-bee
- Honi
Famous People Named Honey
| Honey Ryder | actress |
| Honey Wilder | adult film actress |
| Honey Mahogany | drag performer and singer |
| Honey Lee | South Korean actress and model |
| Honey Williams | Australian singer |
| Honey Willis | British artist |
| Honey Ogunnaike | Nigerian journalist |
| Honey Lantree | British drummer |
| Honey Holman | American film producer |
| Honey Harris | American politician |
| Honey German | radio host and TV personality |
| Honey Irani | Indian actress and director |
| Honey Beazley | American baseball player |
| Honey Russell | American basketball player |
| Honey Bane | British singer |
| Honey Bruce Friedman | American writer and performer |
| Honey Fontaine | American burlesque dancer |
| Honey Owens | American musician |
| Honey Labrador | Filipino actress |
Characters Named Honey
| Honey Lemon | from "Big Hero 6" |
| Honey West | from the TV series "Honey West" |
| Honey Mitchell | from the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Honey Kisaragi | from "Cutey Honey" manga and anime series |
| Honey Rider | from James Bond film "Dr. No" |
| Honey Daniels | from the film "Honey" |
| Honey Huan | from the TV series "Fresh Off the Boat" |
| Honey Best | from the TV series "The Proud Family" |
| Honey Harper | from the film "Sugar & Spice" |
| Honey Nut Cheerios Bee | mascot |
| Honey Pie Pony | from "My Little Pony" |
| Honey Koizumi | from the manga "Honey and Clover" |
| Honey Sohma | from the manga and anime series "Fruits Basket" |
| Honey Kisugi | from the manga and anime series "Cutey Honey" |
| Honey Bunny | from "The Simpsons" |
| Honey Morris | from the TV series "Family Ties" |
| Honey Raye Futrelle | from the play "Dearly Beloved" |
| Honey Ford | from the film "The Family Stone" |
| Honey Swamp | from the doll franchise "Monster High" |