Bonnie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #645 in 2019 with 450 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 785 births ranking #396. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.6%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 3,728 girls born was named Bonnie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.