Will my child share the name Honour with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Honour per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Honour in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Honour becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Honour is declining: down 862 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #1,815 in 2010.

Is Honour a good choice for a distinctive name?

Honour is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Honour a popular baby name in the United States?

Honour does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Honour is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Honour in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Honour

Honour has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2001 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1815 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Honour is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Honour in their class.