Bonnie
Bonnie is of Scottish origin, derived from the word meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful.' It has been used as both a given name and a term of endearment in Scotland for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 838. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 222
- 2012: 225
- 2013: 237
- 2014: 318
- 2015: 323
- 2016: 312
- 2017: 416
- 2018: 420
- 2019: 450
- 2020: 481
- 2021: 604
- 2022: 592
- 2023: 607
- 2024: 704
- 2025: 785
- 2026 (projected): 838
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a cheerful, upbeat quality that suits all ages
- •Strong vintage charm with 1940s-1950s peak popularity
- •Literally means 'beautiful' - a built-in compliment
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Famous People
Bonnie Parker
Outlaw of Bonnie and Clyde fame
Bonnie Raitt
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Bonnie Wright
Actress (Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter)
Bonnie Hunt
Actress and comedian
Statistics
328,675
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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