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How Many People Are Named Bonnie?
Estimated people named Bonnie living in the U.S. today
188,509
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 331,920
- Peak year: 1947 (10,286 births)
- Estimated living today: 188,509
Bonnie by age group — who carries the name today?
Bonnie popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bonnie
Bonnie has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 331,920 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 188,509 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,813 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bonnies you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bonnie in the US?
An estimated 188,509 people named Bonnie are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bonnie uncommon — about 1 in 1,813 Americans.
Is Bonnie a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bonnie is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Bonnie most popular?
Bonnie peaked in 1947, when 10,286 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bonnie?
Bonnie ranks #290 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).