Lonny
Lonny is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready; energetic.
Origin and history
Lonny is an English name that developed as a pet form or variant of Alonso, Alonzo, or Lonnie. It ultimately traces back to Germanic roots meaning noble and ready. Though traditionally used as a masculine given name in the U.S., its usage has become relatively rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
6,357 babies in the United States have been named Lonny since 1880. It ranks #1516 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- MN (8.6 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 51 |
| 1930-1940 | 246 |
| 1940-1950 | 956 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,576 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,767 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,052 |
| 1980-1990 | 382 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 98 |
| 2010-2019 | 40 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Lonny
- Lonny Price: Director, Actor
- Lonny Chapman: Actor
- Lonny Frey: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Lonny originally arose as a colloquial pet form for names like Alonzo or Alfonso.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century before turning rare.