Fonnie
boy nameFonnie entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2964 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2964
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3857 |
| 1920s | #4037 |
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #3235 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Fonnie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Fonnie alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fonnie in 2025?
- Fonnie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fonnie most popular?
- Fonnie peaked in 1943, reaching #2964 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fonnie with classmates?
- Fonnie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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