Holding steady.
Popularity of Binnie since 1915
Babies named Binnie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 5 |
| 1920s | 56 | 32 |
| 1930s | 106 | 24 |
| 1940s | 145 | 34 |
| 1950s | 48 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Binnie is a name of uncertain origin that found its greatest popularity in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1915, it reached its peak in 1942, reflecting the era's fondness for diminutive, nickname-style names. Since then, its usage has declined and remained stable at a very low level, with no recorded births in recent decades leading to a null one-in-N statistic. The name's unisex nature and lack of clear etymology contribute to its obscurity today, but it remains a quaint example of early 1900s naming trends.
Binnie is a diminutive or pet form that likely originated in Scotland and northern England as a nickname for names such as Bernice or Benjamin, or possibly as a variant of Bonnie. It gained modest use as an independent given name in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States where it peaked in popularity in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bin
Variants: Bonnie
Sibling names for Binnie
Names that share Binnie's style, for a brother or sister.
