Bonnie is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #45 in 2020 with 1,015 recorded births. This places Bonnie in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,583 births ranking #16. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 968.4%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 264 girls born was named Bonnie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Bonnie is a warm, cheerful vintage name meaning pretty. It feels friendly, bright, and full of charm.
The name has long been associated with Scottish speech and later became widely used in English-speaking naming. Its revival fits the return of affectionate, characterful short forms.