Bonny
girl nameBonny entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #595 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#595
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3604 |
| 1920s | #2048 |
| 1930s | #1164 |
| 1940s | #753 |
| 1950s | #683 |
| 1960s | #1003 |
| 1970s | #1766 |
| 1980s | #2401 |
| 1990s | #6647 |
| 2000s | #12760 |
| 2010s | #14893 |
| 2020s | #12343 |
Living bearers
About 4,800 people named Bonny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bonny alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bonny in 2025?
- Bonny is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bonny most popular?
- Bonny peaked in 1955, reaching #595 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bonny with classmates?
- Bonny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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