Honora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Honora originates from Latin, meaning dignity or esteem. It evolved through various forms in Old French and Middle English. The name is associated with qualities of honor and respect. There is no biblical relevance, and it gained popularity during the Middle Ages among the nobility. Today, it is viewed as a classic name, with a few variants such as Honoria and Honor.
The name Honora is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Honora has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Honora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2268th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3214th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7540th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9161st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6191st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Honora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Honora"
Pronunciation
/həˈnɔːrə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Honora is derived from the Latin word 'honor', meaning 'dignity' or 'esteem'.
Meaning
dignity, esteem
Language Evolution
Honora (Latin), Honor (Old French), Honour (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly among nobility and those of high social status.
Variants & Derivatives
Honoria, Honor, Onora
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Honora is often perceived as a classic and elegant name, although it remains relatively uncommon.
Famous People
Honora D. E. McGowan, noted American educator, Honora D. O'Neill, prominent Irish politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Honora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Honora"
"Honora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1678th of 9107 | 419 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2268th of 9204 | 260 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3214th of 12526 | 258 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7540th of 19264 | 85 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11321st of 27321 | 76 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9161st of 35406 | 181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6191st of 30306 | 237 |
Regional Popularity of "Honora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Honora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
57.65% 795th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
63.43% 987th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
62.06% 1508th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Honora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Honora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.