Lonnie
Lonnie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready; or from Laurentum.
Origin and history
Lonnie originated as an English diminutive, most commonly used as a short form for Alonzo, Lawrence, or Lon. It enjoyed substantial popularity in the United States throughout the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a familiar, classic casual name.
Popularity in the United States
94,486 babies in the United States have been named Lonnie since 1880. It ranks #325 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1387.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- KY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 832 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,237 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,645 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,536 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,979 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,117 |
| 1940-1950 | 15,901 |
| 1950-1960 | 19,198 |
| 1960-1970 | 15,120 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,649 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,135 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,897 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,585 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,101 |
| 2020-2029 | 554 |
Famous people named Lonnie
- Lonnie Johnson: Inventor, Engineer
- Lonnie Donegan: Musician, Singer
- Lonnie Walker IV: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Lonnie developed as an independent pet form for several distinct names, including Alonzo, Lawrence, and Lon.
- Lonnie was consistently popular in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, reaching peak usage as a given name.