How Many People Are Named Bonnie?

331,920

people in the United States are named Bonnie

1 in 1,009 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#228

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0991%

Of US population

Peak Year

1947

10,286 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BAHN-ee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "pretty" from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon "good". It has been in use as an American given name since the 19th century, and it became especially popular after the movie 'Gone with the Wind' (1939), in which it was the nickname of Scarlett's daughter.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.8%
Male
1.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.9 years old

Young (<30) 10,322
3.1%
Adult (30–60) 53,089
16%
Senior (>60) 268,509
80.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 20,779
California 20,731
Pennsylvania 20,680
Ohio 18,960
Illinois 16,605
Texas 15,611
Michigan 15,156
Wisconsin 10,106
Missouri 9,518
Kentucky 9,453

💡 Fun Facts About "Bonnie"

  • 703 babies were named Bonnie in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1947
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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