Name meaning & stats
Bonnie
Bonnie means “pretty” (English origin). 258,901 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Bonnies are 1.1× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“pretty”
EnglishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
258,901 US babies were named Bonnie between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bonnies end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 33 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 17 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | Medium · 16 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable women who are actors, Bonnies show up 1.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Bonnie is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)