Bonnie
girl name#396 in 2025Bonnie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #33 in 1941, ranks #396 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#396
rank today
#33
peak (1941)
785
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #339 |
| 1890s | #233 |
| 1900s | #197 |
| 1910s | #178 |
| 1920s | #117 |
| 1930s | #66 |
| 1940s | #35 |
| 1950s | #50 |
| 1960s | #92 |
| 1970s | #176 |
| 1980s | #229 |
| 1990s | #570 |
| 2000s | #1150 |
| 2010s | #918 |
| 2020s | #498 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bonnie has been most popular in TX, CA, TN.
Living bearers
About 215,000 people named Bonnie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bonnie alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bonnie in 2025?
- Bonnie ranks #396 among US girl names in 2025, with 785 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bonnie most popular?
- Bonnie peaked in 1941, reaching #33 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bonnie with classmates?
- Bonnie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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