How Many People Are Named Bonita?

37,842

people in the United States are named Bonita

1 in 8,852 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1301

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0113%

Of US population

Peak Year

1950

1,528 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: bə-NEE-tə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "pretty" in Spanish. It has been used as a name in the English-speaking world since the beginning of the 20th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 71.8 years old

Young (<30) 591
1.6%
Adult (30–60) 5,880
15.5%
Senior (>60) 31,371
82.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1888 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 3,523
Ohio 2,871
Illinois 2,461
New York 2,077
Minnesota 1,810
Wisconsin 1,445
Michigan 1,363
Indiana 1,321
California 1,277
Texas 1,132

💡 Fun Facts About "Bonita"

  • 14 babies were named Bonita in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1950
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1888
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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