Honora is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'honos', which means 'honor'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages and has been used as a given name since then. The name Honora is often associated with honor, respect, and dignity. It is also known for its distinctiveness and elegance.
The name Honora experienced its peak popularity between the late 19th century and early 20th century, with over 20 births each year from 1895 to 1921. However, it began declining significantly around the 1930s, with fewer than 10 births per year after 1940. The name had a slight resurgence in popularity around the late 20th century and early 21st century, with over 15 births each year from 2007 to 2018, reaching its recent peak of 27 births in 2018. Overall, there have been a total of 1677 births recorded for the name Honora since 1880.