Bonni
Bonni was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked 1579th; the most babies were born in 1964 (50). More babies were named Bonni in the 1960s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Bonnie) pretty, fine (Scots) · Scots, French
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 196450 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,412babies recorded
What does the name Bonni mean?
Bonni is a spelling of Bonnie, pronounced the same way, so it shares Bonnie's meaning and origin.
Bonnie is the Scots word for pretty, fine or attractive, from French bon, bonne, "good". Wiktionary notes it began as an American nickname from the Scottish word. It became a given name in its own right; Bonnie Blue Butler in Gone with the Wind (1936) and the 1930s outlaw Bonnie Parker are well-known bearers.
bonnie (Scots, “pretty, fine”)bon (French, “good”)
How sure is this? Well established.
See also: Scottish names, names that mean beautiful.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Bonnie', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation)
- Dictionary.com Unabridged (based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary), with Collins English Dictionary, s.v. 'Bonnie', Dictionary.com / Random House / HarperCollins
- CMU Pronouncing Dictionary (cmudict), Carnegie Mellon University
Bonni popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1990 | #11,575 | 6 |
| 1980 | #3,866 | 20 |
| 1970 | #2,125 | 38 |
| 1960 | #1,638 | 47 |
| 1950 | #2,059 | 22 |
| 1940 | #2,981 | 9 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Bonni, counting every spelling?
Bonni is a spelling of Bonnie, a name family that ranked #418 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 785 girls in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie | 785 | #396 | 3,292 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Bonni?
About 1,200 people born in the US named Bonni are alive today, with a median age of 62; half are between 54 and 70. That makes Bonni a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Bonni by state
How common Bonni was among girls born in each state in 1962–1966, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in New York (1.9×). In 46 states fewer than five girls a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Bonni: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Bonni, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Bonni
What does Bonni mean?
Bonni is a spelling of Bonnie, which means “pretty, fine (Scots)” (Scots, French origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Bonni?
Bonni was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked 1579th; the most babies were born in 1964 (50). More babies were named Bonni in the 1960s than in any other decade.
Is Bonni a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Bonni in the US.
Where was Bonni most popular?
In 1962–1966, Bonni was most common in New York (0.05 per 1,000 girls), followed by Wisconsin and California.