Bonnie
Bonnie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɒni/
Meaning and origin of Bonnie
Root meaning: “fine, beautiful”
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
Originally an American nickname from Scottish bonnie (“fine, beautiful”).
How popular is Bonnie?
Since 1880, 328,675 girls and 4,037 boys in the U.S. have been named Bonnie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #464 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #396 for girls, with 785 babies given the name.
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Bonnie FAQ
What does the name Bonnie mean?
Bonnie traces back to a root meaning "fine, beautiful". A female given name from English. Originally an American nickname from Scottish bonnie (“fine, beautiful”).
What is the origin of the name Bonnie?
Bonnie is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Bonnie?
Since 1880, 328,675 girls and 4,037 boys in the U.S. have been named Bonnie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #464 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #396 for girls, with 785 babies given the name.
Is Bonnie a boy or girl name?
Bonnie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 328,675 girls and 4,037 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.