Bonnie
Bonnie is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Pretty, good, or charming.
Origin and history
Bonnie is derived from the Scottish word 'bonnie', meaning pretty, attractive, or good-natured, which itself comes from the Middle French 'bon' (good). While historically and predominantly given to females in the United States, it has occasionally been registered as a male given name. Its usage for boys remains rare in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,037 babies in the United States have been named Bonnie since 1880. It ranks #1985 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.5 %)
- GA (22.3 %)
- NC (12.4 %)
- MS (12 %)
- AL (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 42 |
| 1890-1900 | 102 |
| 1900-1910 | 136 |
| 1910-1920 | 500 |
| 1920-1930 | 713 |
| 1930-1940 | 768 |
| 1940-1950 | 714 |
| 1950-1960 | 492 |
| 1960-1970 | 280 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Lowland Scots word 'bonnie', derived from Old French 'bon'.
- Although predominantly feminine, over 4,000 males have been named Bonnie in official U.S. records since 1880.