The name Honey is of English origin and it means "sweet". It is derived from the word honey, which refers to the sweet substance produced by bees. The name has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, but it became more popular in the late 20th century. Today, Honey is still considered an unusual but charming name for girls.
Over the span of a century, from 1912 to 2023, the name Honey experienced significant fluctuations in popularity as indicated by the number of annual births. The name's peak occurred relatively recently, with 205 births recorded in 2023, surpassing previous peaks such as the 146 births in 1946 and 144 births in 1968. However, these heights are a stark contrast to the low points, notably the single-digit birth years from 1987 to 1991, with a low of just 9 births in 1991. Overall, there have been a total of 4,146 births named Honey since 1912.