Girl
Bonnie
pretty, attractive
About Bonnie
Bonnie radiates pure sunshine and infectious optimism, bringing instant warmth and cheerfulness to every introduction. This charming name carries vintage appeal that's experiencing fresh appreciation in contemporary naming trends. Bonnie feels immediately friendly and approachable, suggesting someone with a naturally positive disposition and kind heart. The name's simplicity is its strength—easy to spell, impossible to mispronounce, and universally understood across English-speaking regions. It evokes images of joy, beauty, and lightheartedness without being insubstantial or overly cutesy. Bonnie works wonderfully from toddlerhood through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or too formal. The double "n" gives it visual interest while maintaining its straightforward nature. This name suits parents who appreciate classic choices with personality, who want their daughter to have a name that makes people smile. Bonnie has graced everyone from girl-next-door types to accomplished professionals, proving its versatility and enduring appeal. It's a name that wears well through all seasons of life, never going out of style because it never relies on trends.
Popularity of the Name Bonnie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #452 | ||||
| 1881 | #317 | ||||
| 1882 | #418 | ||||
| 1883 | #412 | ||||
| 1884 | #351 | ||||
| 1885 | #272 | ||||
| 1886 | #340 | ||||
| 1887 | #274 | ||||
| 1888 | #278 | ||||
| 1889 | #289 | ||||
| 1890 | #252 | ||||
| 1891 | #243 | ||||
| 1892 | #232 | ||||
| 1893 | #239 | ||||
| 1894 | #247 | ||||
| 1895 | #243 | ||||
| 1896 | #217 | ||||
| 1897 | #234 | ||||
| 1898 | #210 | ||||
| 1899 | #218 | ||||
| 1900 | #212 | ||||
| 1901 | #215 | ||||
| 1902 | #221 | ||||
| 1903 | #211 | ||||
| 1904 | #181 | ||||
| 1905 | #188 | ||||
| 1906 | #186 | ||||
| 1907 | #192 | ||||
| 1908 | #188 | ||||
| 1909 | #177 | ||||
| 1910 | #183 | ||||
| 1911 | #181 | ||||
| 1912 | #183 | ||||
| 1913 | #180 | ||||
| 1914 | #174 | ||||
| 1915 | #180 | ||||
| 1916 | #185 | ||||
| 1917 | #171 | ||||
| 1918 | #178 | ||||
| 1919 | #163 | ||||
| 1920 | #154 | ||||
| 1921 | #151 | ||||
| 1922 | #137 | ||||
| 1923 | #126 | ||||
| 1924 | #117 | ||||
| 1925 | #107 | ||||
| 1926 | #105 | ||||
| 1927 | #100 | ||||
| 1928 | #89 | ||||
| 1929 | #86 | ||||
| 1930 | #78 | ||||
| 1931 | #73 | ||||
| 1932 | #64 | ||||
| 1933 | #68 | ||||
| 1934 | #58 | ||||
| 1935 | #62 | ||||
| 1936 | #65 | ||||
| 1937 | #64 | ||||
| 1938 | #65 | ||||
| 1939 | #61 | ||||
| 1940 | #39 | ||||
| 1941 | #33 | ||||
| 1942 | #34 | ||||
| 1943 | #34 | ||||
| 1944 | #34 | ||||
| 1945 | #35 | ||||
| 1946 | #33 | ||||
| 1947 | #35 | ||||
| 1948 | #34 | ||||
| 1949 | #35 | ||||
| 1950 | #33 | ||||
| 1951 | #37 | ||||
| 1952 | #41 | ||||
| 1953 | #45 | ||||
| 1954 | #52 | ||||
| 1955 | #45 | ||||
| 1956 | #51 | ||||
| 1957 | #64 | ||||
| 1958 | #63 | ||||
| 1959 | #71 | ||||
| 1960 | #71 | ||||
| 1961 | #75 | ||||
| 1962 | #79 | ||||
| 1963 | #83 | ||||
| 1964 | #89 | ||||
| 1965 | #89 | ||||
| 1966 | #90 | ||||
| 1967 | #102 | ||||
| 1968 | #116 | ||||
| 1969 | #128 | ||||
| 1970 | #130 | ||||
| 1971 | #138 | ||||
| 1972 | #157 | ||||
| 1973 | #164 | ||||
| 1974 | #181 | ||||
| 1975 | #188 | ||||
| 1976 | #204 | ||||
| 1977 | #199 | #303 | |||
| 1978 | #227 | #276 | |||
| 1979 | #171 | #297 | |||
| 1980 | #166 | #191 | |||
| 1981 | #169 | #250 | |||
| 1982 | #199 | #190 | |||
| 1983 | #202 | #217 | |||
| 1984 | #206 | #173 | |||
| 1985 | #221 | #152 | |||
| 1986 | #237 | #184 | |||
| 1987 | #258 | #129 | |||
| 1988 | #298 | #141 | |||
| 1989 | #330 | #180 | |||
| 1990 | #379 | #146 | |||
| 1991 | #445 | #167 | #397 | #520 | |
| 1992 | #450 | #241 | #459 | #447 | |
| 1993 | #541 | #146 | #488 | ||
| 1994 | #531 | #171 | #725 | ||
| 1995 | #589 | #155 | #527 | #512 | |
| 1996 | #590 | #176 | #478 | #589 | |
| 1997 | #641 | #349 | #228 | #792 | |
| 1998 | #717 | #360 | #234 | #677 | |
| 1999 | #817 | #438 | #242 | #933 | |
| 2000 | #919 | #403 | #268 | #471 | #892 |
| 2001 | #895 | #365 | #316 | #402 | |
| 2003 | #945 | #342 | #369 | #369 | |
| 2014 | #867 | #144 | #145 | #155 | |
| 2015 | #865 | #120 | #163 | #134 | |
| 2016 | #897 | #117 | #182 | #156 | |
| 2017 | #699 | #101 | #164 | #108 | |
| 2018 | #691 | #83 | #127 | #93 | |
| 2019 | #646 | #63 | #165 | #72 | |
| 2020 | #606 | #43 | #125 | #43 | |
| 2021 | #512 | #40 | #101 | #47 | |
| 2022 | #527 | #34 | #85 | #42 | |
| 2023 | #502 | #28 | #55 | #35 | |
| 2024 | #443 | #13 | #85 | #35 | |
| 2025 | #396 | #47 | #121 | #65 | #973 |
| 2002 | #418 | #315 | #414 | ||
| 2004 | #324 | #328 | #376 | ||
| 2005 | #303 | #215 | #325 | ||
| 2006 | #415 | #279 | #307 | #925 | |
| 2007 | #386 | #191 | #380 | ||
| 2008 | #358 | #226 | #296 | ||
| 2009 | #278 | #155 | #301 | ||
| 2010 | #260 | #260 | #363 | ||
| 2011 | #220 | #217 | #163 | ||
| 2012 | #204 | #193 | #200 | ||
| 2013 | #174 | #138 | #188 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bonnie
Names Similar to Bonnie
Nicknames for Bonnie
- Bon
- Bonny
- Nie
- Bo
Famous People Named Bonnie
| Bonnie Raitt | American singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| Bonnie Parker | American outlaw and part of the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde |
| Bonnie Wright | British actress known for her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series |
| Bonnie Tyler | Welsh singer known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" |
| Bonnie Hunt | American actress, comedian, and director |
| Bonnie Blair | American speed skater and Olympic gold medalist |
| Bonnie Bassler | American molecular biologist and MacArthur Fellow |
| Bonnie Bedelia | American actress known for her role in the Die Hard film series |
| Bonnie Langford | British actress and dancer |
| Bonnie Lynn Bernstein | American sports journalist and television presenter |
Characters Named Bonnie
| Bonnie Bennett | Character from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Bonnie Blue Butler | Character from the novel and film "Gone with the Wind" |
| Bonnie Swanson | Character from the animated TV show "Family Guy" |
| Bonnie Winterbottom | Character from the TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Bonnie McFarlane | Character from the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" |
| Bonnie Anderson | Character from the movie "Toy Story 3" |
| Bonnie Rockwaller | Character from the animated TV show "Kim Possible" |
| Bonnie Parker | Character based on the real-life outlaw in the film "Bonnie and Clyde" |
| Bonnie Hopps | Character from the movie "Zootopia" |
| Bonnie MacFarlane | Character from the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |