Bonnie
How to say it: BON-ee · /ˈbɑni/
From Scottish 'bonnie' meaning 'pretty' or 'cheerful', ultimately from Latin 'bonus' (good).
Bonnie was the 413th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 785 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are up 2.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #279 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #413 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 785 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,223 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #279 |
| In France, 2025 | #625 among girls’ names, 55 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established before its 1940s high, Bonnie still sees steady use. Far below that high now, it appears ready to rise again.
What goes with it
Lilting across two syllables, Bonnie blends soft and crisp tones with a gentle manner. Lottie pairs nicely for style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bonnie is about 1 in 176.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #625 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #48. Ireland: #64.
Famous people named Bonnie
- Bonnie Wright (born 1991)British actress and filmmaker
- Bonnie Tyler (1951–2026)Welsh singer
- Bonnie Hunt (born 1961)American actress and comedian
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde, the Depression-era outlaw couple, still colours the name
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