Honey is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1211 in 2022 with 200 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 322 births ranking #846. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,011.1%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 8,194 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.