Bonnie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bonnie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bonnie?
Bonnie is spelled B-O-N-N-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Bonnie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Bonnie means “pretty” or “attractive” in Scottish dialect.
- Origin
- Bonnie is commonly associated with Scotland and is used as an adjective meaning pleasant or beautiful.
- Pronunciation
- BAH-nee · 2 syllables
Bonnie Popularity in 2025
Rank#396
Recorded Births785
- Girls usage rose 47 places to #396 and recorded 81 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bonnie Mean?
Bonnie means “pretty” or “attractive” in Scottish dialect.
Origin: Bonnie is commonly associated with Scotland and is used as an adjective meaning pleasant or beautiful.
How Do You Pronounce Bonnie?
PronunciationBAH-nee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Bonnie?
- History
- The name Bonnie has been used as a given name primarily in English-speaking countries, especially Scotland, since at least the early 20th century.
Bonnie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 785 | #396 |
| 2024 | Girls | 704 | #443 |
| 2023 | Girls | 607 | #502 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 592 | #527 |
| 2021 | Girls | 604 | #512 |
| 2020 | Girls | 481 | #606 |
| 2019 | Girls | 450 | #646 |
| 2018 | Girls | 420 | #691 |
| 2017 | Girls | 416 | #699 |
| 2016 | Girls | 312 | #897 |
| 2015 | Girls | 323 | #863 |
| 2014 | Girls | 318 | #866 |
| 2013 | Girls | 237 | #1,044 |
| 2012 | Girls | 225 | #1,096 |
| 2011 | Girls | 222 | #1,111 |
| 2010 | Girls | 189 | #1,263 |
| 2009 | Girls | 173 | #1,374 |
| 2008 | Girls | 184 | #1,334 |
| 2007 | Girls | 168 | #1,415 |
| 2006 | Girls | 186 | #1,281 |
| 2005 | Girls | 190 | #1,203 |
| 2004 | Girls | 201 | #1,135 |
| 2003 | Girls | 248 | #945 |
When Was Bonnie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Girls
10,214 recorded births
National rank #35
1948 · Girls
9,817 recorded births
National rank #34
1950 · Girls
9,746 recorded births
National rank #33
1949 · Girls
9,732 recorded births
National rank #35
Where Bonnie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #79 | 11 |
| AL | #160 | 27 |
| ID | #160 | 13 |
| MO | #178 | 34 |
| KS | #193 | 17 |
| MS | #196 | 13 |
| UT | #223 | 21 |
| TN | #226 | 35 |