Bonnie
Bonnie first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1947, when 10,214 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 785.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bonnie popular?
Rising Bonnie has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 3,773 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,112 | |
| 2000s | 2,059 | |
| 1990s | 4,422 | |
| 1980s | 12,099 | |
| 1970s | 16,673 | |
| 1960s | 45,088 | |
| 1950s | 83,013 | |
| 1940s | 86,886 | |
| 1930s | 35,803 | |
| 1920s | 23,172 | |
| 1910s | 8,335 | |
| 1900s | 2,496 | |
| 1890s | 1,343 | |
| 1880s | 401 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bonnie mean?
From the Scots word bonnie 'pretty, fine, attractive', ultimately from French bon/bonne 'good' (Latin bonus). An established word-name for prettiness.
Nicknames for Bonnie
- Bon
Variants & spellings
- Bonny
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bonnie mean?
Bonnie means Pretty, fine. From the Scots word bonnie 'pretty, fine, attractive', ultimately from French bon/bonne 'good' (Latin bonus). An established word-name for prettiness.
What is the origin of the name Bonnie?
Bonnie is of scots origin.
How do you pronounce Bonnie?
Bonnie is pronounced “BON-ee.”
Is Bonnie a boy or a girl name?
Bonnie is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Bonnie a popular name right now?
Bonnie has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Bonnie?
In 2025, Bonnie ranked #396 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bonnie most popular?
Bonnie was most popular in 1947, when about 10,214 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Bonnie?
Common nicknames for Bonnie include Bon.