Bonnie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Pretty; Attractive

Background: The name Bonnie originates from the Scottish term 'bonnie,' meaning 'pretty' or 'attractive.' This term was adopted into English, further solidifying its usage as a given name that denotes a person of charming appearance.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#119
Total births
331,920
Most popular decade
1940s (262,800 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+425 ranks)
Years in Top 100
40
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

1.2% male 98.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1884
First year births
7
First year rank
#764
Peak year
1934
Peak year births
94
Peak rank
#611
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,230

Female

First year
1880
First year births
14
First year rank
#449
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
10,215
Peak rank
#35
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
703
Recent rank
#441

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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