Bonita
Bonita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Pretty, cute, or beautiful.
Origin and history
Bonita is a female given name of Spanish origin, derived directly from the adjective meaning 'pretty' or 'cute'. It enjoyed significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become far less common in recent years. Today, it offers a sweet, vintage feel with clear linguistic roots.
Popularity in the United States
37,842 babies in the United States have been named Bonita since 1880. It ranks #716 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2015.
States where it is most popular
- PA (10.4 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- MN (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 165 |
| 1910-1920 | 735 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,726 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,633 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,405 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,076 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,587 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,718 |
| 1980-1990 | 885 |
| 1990-2000 | 450 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 149 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Bonita
- Bonita Granville: Actress, Producer
- Bonita Friedericy: Actress
Nicknames
Bonnie, Nita, Noni
Fun facts
- Bonita comes directly from the Spanish word 'bonita', which is the feminine form of 'bonito' meaning pretty.
- The name saw its highest usage in the U.S. between the 1940s and 1950s.