Bonny
Pronunciation: [ b-AHN-ee ]
Bonny is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,698 in the US, popular nicknames include Bon, Boy, and Bonie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Bonny is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHN-ee.
Parents who love the name Bonny often also consider Marielouise, Stephen, Geraine .
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Historical Record
Bonny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,474 babies have been named Bonny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bonny is past its peak , currently ranked #28,698 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,698
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Bonny is also used as a boy name, ranked #16086.
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About the Name Bonny
Bonny is a girl name .
Is Bonny a boy or girl name? Bonny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,698 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,086. Bonny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bonny is currently ranked #28,698 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bonny include Bon, Boy, and Bonie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bonny include Bonnie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis