Honesti Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Honesti originates from the Latin word 'honestus', meaning honorable or noble. It evolved through various historical forms, reflecting traits of integrity and respectability. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Although it is not widely used today, it is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Honesti is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Honesti has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Honesti' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2751st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Honesti' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Honesti"
Pronunciation
/həˈnɛsti/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Honesti is derived from the Latin word 'honestus', meaning 'honorable' or 'noble'. It reflects virtues associated with integrity and respectability.
Meaning
honorable, noble, integrity
Language Evolution
Honestus (Latin), Honest (Middle English), Honesty (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Honesti gained popularity in the late medieval period, as Latin names were often adopted by the educated classes in Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Honest, Honesty, Honesto
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Honesti is perceived as unique and carries connotations of virtue and integrity, though it is relatively uncommon.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Honesti"
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 "Honesti"
"Honesti" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6141st of 35406 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2751st of 30306 | 752 |
Regional Popularity of "Honesti" 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 "Honesti" by Generation for Female 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) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
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59.18% 4328th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
78.26% 3118th/3984 |
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26.90% 1835th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Honesti"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Honesti" 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.