UK girl's name
Honoria
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "honorable, respected".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Honoria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Honoria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Honoria. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Honoria ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 girls were registered as Honoria.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Honoria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Honoria mean?
The name Honoria has its origins in Latin, derived from the word "honor" meaning honor or distinction. It first emerged during the Roman Empire, a time when Latin names were widely used throughout the Mediterranean region and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Honoria dates back to the 5th century AD, when it was borne by Honoria, the daughter of the Western Roman Emperor Constantius III. She was involved in a scandalous episode where she sought to marry a former suitor, the Hunnish king Attila, in an attempt to escape an unwanted marriage arranged by her brother, Valentinian III.
In the 6th century, another notable figure named Honoria was the wife of the Vandal king Hilderic. She played a role in the Byzantine reconquest of North Africa, corresponding with the Byzantine emperor Justinian I and facilitating the overthrow of her husband.
During the Middle Ages, the name Honoria continued to be used, though it was relatively uncommon. One notable bearer was Honoria, Countess of Gloucester (c. 1095-1164), a member of the Norman nobility who inherited substantial lands and titles in England.
In the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the upper classes. Honoria Deti (1499-1576) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her close friendship with the poet Ludovico Ariosto.
Another notable figure was Honoria Pisa (1565-1620), an Italian painter and one of the few women artists of her time to achieve significant recognition. She was renowned for her portraits and religious works.
As the name Honoria spread throughout Europe, it also gained popularity in other cultures and languages. In Spanish, it became known as Honoria, while in French it was rendered as Honorine or Honorée.
Over the centuries, the name Honoria has maintained its association with honor, distinction, and nobility, reflecting its Latin roots. While it has experienced periods of greater and lesser popularity, it has endured as a unique and meaningful name choice for many families.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Honoria over time
The chart below shows babies named Honoria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Honoria, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Honoria by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Honoria was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4693 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Honoria
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Honoria: questions and answers
How popular is the name Honoria in the UK right now?
In 2017, Honoria was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Honoria most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Honoria in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Honoria?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "honorable, respected".
How many people are called Honoria in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Honoria across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.