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Ahonor

A invented name representing admiration and giving of honor.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ahonor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahonor today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahonor births was 2022 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahonor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ahonor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2022

5 babies that year

Average age

4

years old

2022 SSA rank

#12,406

Tracked since 2022

Popularity

Ahonor: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Ahonor by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahonor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2020s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Ahonor

The name Ahonor has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 4000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "a-hu" meaning "strength" and "nur" meaning "light". The combination of these words suggests that Ahonor was likely a name given to individuals who were seen as possessing inner strength and radiance.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Ahonor can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian literary work dating back to around 2500 BCE. In this epic, Ahonor is mentioned as the name of a warrior who accompanied the hero Gilgamesh on his adventures.

During the reign of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350 BCE – 2150 BCE), the name Ahonor gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes. It was seen as a name that embodied the ideals of strength, courage, and enlightenment, which were highly valued in Akkadian society.

In the 7th century BCE, an Assyrian king named Ahonor II ruled over the Neo-Assyrian Empire. He was known for his military conquests and the expansion of Assyrian territories. His reign lasted from 669 BCE to 627 BCE, and he was regarded as a powerful and influential ruler during his time.

The name Ahonor also appeared in ancient Greek texts, where it was transliterated as "Ἀχόνωρ" (Akhonor). One notable individual with this name was Akhonor of Thebes, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was a student of Plato and was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue.

During the medieval period, the name Ahonor was adopted by several European nobles and rulers. One such individual was Ahonor de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the Albigensian Crusade and played a significant role in the conquest of the County of Toulouse.

Another notable figure named Ahonor was Ahonor de Baux, a French nobleman and military leader who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent figure during the Hundred Years' War and fought alongside the French against the English.

In the 16th century, there was an Italian philosopher and astrologer named Ahonor Manfredi, who lived from 1505 to 1581. He was known for his work on astrology and his contributions to the study of the occult sciences.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Ahonor. While the name has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various civilizations and cultures over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.

People

Ahonor + last name combinations

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FAQ

Ahonor: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Ahonor?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahonor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Ahonor a common name?

We classify Ahonor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Ahonor most popular?

The single biggest year for Ahonor was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahonor is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahonor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Ahonor a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahonor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Ahonor still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahonor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahonor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have the name Ahonor?

For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Ahonor on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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