Bonnie
Meaning: Beautiful, pretty, cheerful
Origin: Scottish English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #273
Total births: 1,141
History: Bonnie surged in the 2010s as a cheerful, vintage name. The Scottish meaning 'beautiful' connects to Australian Celtic heritage. Bonnie means sunny Australian optimism.
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| Current rank (2025) | #69 |
| Babies named Bonnie in 2025 | 102 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,141 |
| Peak year | 2024 (137 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #46 |
| Years in records | 2014–2025 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 16 spots |
Frequently asked about Bonnie
What does the name Bonnie mean?
Bonnie means “Beautiful, pretty, cheerful” from Scottish English roots.
What is the origin of the name Bonnie?
Bonnie has Scottish English origin. The traditional meaning is “Beautiful, pretty, cheerful”.
How popular is Bonnie in Australia?
Bonnie ranked #69 in Australia in 2025 — given to 102 babies that year.
When was Bonnie most popular?
Bonnie peaked in 2024 with 137 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Bonnie a boy or girl name?
Bonnie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Bonnies in registered births are female.
Is the name Bonnie rising or falling in popularity?
Bonnie has fallen 16 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #53 in 2020 to #69 in 2025.
How long has Bonnie been recorded in Australia?
Bonnie appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 2014 through 2025.