Bonny
Bonny is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Pretty, attractive, or good-natured.
Origin and history
Bonny is a name derived from the Scottish word meaning 'pretty' or 'attractive', which itself comes from the Old French 'bon' (good). It was used as a given name in the English-speaking world, particularly in the mid-20th century. In recent years, it remains a rare choice for newborns in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,208 babies in the United States have been named Bonny since 1880. It ranks #2165 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2073.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- PA (10.3 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 206 |
| 1930-1940 | 391 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,098 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,958 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,195 |
| 1970-1980 | 574 |
| 1980-1990 | 485 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Bonny
- Bonny Warner: Luger, Bobsledder
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Old French word 'bon', meaning good, before evolving into a Scottish term for pretty.
- It is a common variant of the name Bonnie, which experienced widespread popularity in the mid-20th century.