Honey is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #207 in 2012 with 243 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 338 births ranking #152. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,371.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 1,325 girls born was named Honey. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Honey is a warm, affectionate word name with a very sweet image. It feels bright, playful, and full of personality.
The name belongs to the broader rise of cosy, emotionally direct word names and pet-name forms entering formal use. Its appeal is mostly about tone and tenderness rather than old naming tradition.