Bonny
Bonny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bonny
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
Variant of Bonnie.
How popular is Bonny?
Since 1880, 6,208 girls and 261 boys in the U.S. have been named Bonny (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #595 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #1991 in 1938. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Bonny
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Bonny FAQ
What does the name Bonny mean?
A female given name from English. Variant of Bonnie.
What is the origin of the name Bonny?
Bonny is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Bonny?
Since 1880, 6,208 girls and 261 boys in the U.S. have been named Bonny (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #595 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #1991 in 1938. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Bonny a boy or girl name?
Bonny is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,208 girls and 261 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.