The name Honour is of English origin and it means "respect or admiration felt toward somebody because of their achievements or qualities." It is derived from the Old French word 'honor', which was brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century. The word honor originally meant "high respect" and it evolved into the name Honour over time.
The use of the name Honour became popular during the Middle Ages, with it being used as a given name for girls. It was often used to reflect the high regard or admiration that the parents had for their daughter. However, despite its popularity in the past, today the name is considered quite rare and unique.
Some notable figures with the name Honour include Honour Blackman, an English actress best known for her role as a Bond girl in "Goldfinger," and Honour Allen, a British artist who was known for her innovative textile art. These individuals have helped to bring recognition and awareness to this distinctive name.
Based on the statistical data provided, the name Honour has seen a varying degree of popularity over the past several years in the United States.
From 2007 to 2021, there were consistently between five and nine births each year for babies named Honour. This indicates that while not extremely common, the name was still being chosen with some regularity during this period.
However, a notable increase in popularity can be observed starting from 2022, with 19 births recorded that year. This trend continued into 2023, with 13 births recorded so far. This suggests that the name Honour may have started to gain more traction among parents-to-be recently.
In total, there have been 98 babies named Honour born in the United States between 2007 and 2023 based on the data provided.