Vonnie
Vonnie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Yew tree or archer (derived from Yvonne); true image (derived from Veronica).
Origin and history
Vonnie is a diminutive form traditionally derived from names like Yvonne, Veronica, or Old Norse-derived names like Yvonne/Yvette (meaning yew wood). It originated as a friendly nickname before gaining standalone registration in the United States. While historically popular in the early-to-mid 20th century, it is used infrequently today.
Popularity in the United States
3,691 babies in the United States have been named Vonnie since 1880. It ranks #2904 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2073.
States where it is most popular
- NC (20.1 %)
- CA (14.8 %)
- PA (13.5 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 109 |
| 1910-1920 | 273 |
| 1920-1930 | 353 |
| 1930-1940 | 567 |
| 1940-1950 | 699 |
| 1950-1960 | 841 |
| 1960-1970 | 533 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Fun facts
- Vonnie developed as an informal pet name for French-derived Yvonne or Latin-derived Veronica before being given as an official name.
- Its usage pattern closely followed popular mid-century rhyming names like Bonnie, Connie, and Lonnie.