Lonnie

Lonnie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Lonnie

  • A pet form of the male given name Alonzo.
  • A diminutive of the male given name Lon.

Etymology

Diminutive + -ie.

How popular is Lonnie?

109U.S. babies in 2025
#114peak rank (1896)
101,481babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,995 girls and 94,486 boys in the U.S. have been named Lonnie (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #482 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #114 in 1896. In 2025, 109 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020252,237 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lonnie FAQ

What does the name Lonnie mean?

A pet form of the male given name Alonzo. A diminutive of the male given name Lon. Diminutive + -ie.

How popular is the name Lonnie?

Since 1880, 6,995 girls and 94,486 boys in the U.S. have been named Lonnie (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #482 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #114 in 1896. In 2025, 109 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lonnie a boy or girl name?

Lonnie is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6,995 girls and 94,486 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.