Honesty Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Honesty is derived from the Latin word 'honestas', meaning honor or integrity. Over time, it evolved through various languages, maintaining its connection to truthfulness and moral character. The name reflects virtues and has gained popularity as a virtue name in English-speaking cultures. It holds no biblical relevance.
The name Honesty is most popular in North 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, Honesty has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Honesty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8110th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1544th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1174th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Honesty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Honesty"
Pronunciation
/ˈɒn.ə.sti/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Honesty derives from the Latin word 'honestas', which means 'honor' or 'integrity'. The term has evolved to represent a quality of being truthful and sincere.
Meaning
truthfulness, integrity, sincerity
Language Evolution
Honestus (Latin), Honesté (Old French), Honestia (Late Latin), Honesty (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Honesty has been used in English-speaking countries since the late Middle Ages, gaining popularity as a virtue name reflecting moral character.
Variants & Derivatives
Honest, Honestina, Honestie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Honesty is perceived as a unique and modern name that embodies positive traits such as integrity and sincerity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Honesty"
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 "Honesty"
"Honesty" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8110th of 19264 | 73 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6689th of 27321 | 182 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1544th of 35406 | 2,140 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1174th of 30306 | 2,516 |
Regional Popularity of "Honesty" 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 "Honesty" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.65% 1221st/4582 |
27.71% 1431st/5164 |
20.16% 1474th/7313 |
30.10% 2246th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.60% 980th/3984 |
28.50% 1279th/4487 |
14.51% 990th/6822 |
30.13% 1891st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Honesty"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Honesty" 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.