Bonnie
Pronunciation: [ b-AHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bonnie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,062 babies have been named Bonnie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bonnie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,319 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,319
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bonnie
Bonnie is a boy name .
Is Bonnie a boy or girl name? Bonnie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,319 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #441. Bonnie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bonnie is currently ranked #42,319 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bonnie include Bon, Bonn, Bonny, Boy, Boie, and Bonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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