Find out how popular the first name Honesty has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Honesty by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Honesty is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 160 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Honesty.

The history of the first name Honesty

The given name Honesty is a virtue name that originates from the English language. It is derived from the word "honest," which comes from the Latin "honestus," meaning "honorable" or "respectable." The concept of honesty as a virtue has been prized across many cultures and eras, but the name itself is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the 17th or 18th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Honesty was Honesty Waddell, born in 1773 in South Carolina, United States. She was a member of the Quaker community, and virtue names were popular among Quakers during that time period.

Another notable bearer of the name was Honesty Churchill, born in 1876 in England. She was a writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reform.

In the 19th century, the name Honesty gained some popularity among certain religious groups, particularly those who valued moral virtues and biblical principles. One example is Honesty Yeager, born in 1832 in Pennsylvania, who came from a Mennonite family.

Honesty Niles, born in 1859 in Maine, was a teacher and advocate for education. She dedicated her life to promoting literacy and learning opportunities for children in rural areas.

A more recent historical figure with the name Honesty is Honesty Parker, born in 1916 in Mississippi. She was a civil rights activist who worked alongside Medgar Evers and participated in voter registration drives and protests during the civil rights movement.

While the name Honesty has never been extremely common, it has been used throughout different periods and regions, often reflecting the values and beliefs of the families or communities that chose it. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the importance placed on honesty as a moral virtue across cultures and generations.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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