Holding steady.
Popularity of Blonnie since 1895
Babies named Blonnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Blonnie's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 92 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Blonnie is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1895. Its peak year of usage was 1902, meaning it was most common over a century ago. Despite its decline, the name has remained stable in usage at very low levels, with no significant resurgence. The name's origins are uncertain, but it likely derives from a combination of familiar sounds and names like Bonnie. It has never been associated with particular geographic regions or based on popularity data. Blonnie is a nearly forgotten piece of naming history, a relic of the early 1900s that offers a distinct, old-fashioned charm.
Blonnie likely emerged in the late 19th-century United States as a respelling or variant of Bonnie, a name that gained popularity after the publication of the novel 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' in the 1870s. Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of the surname Blaine, which has Gaelic origins. The name saw modest use in the early 1900s but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Blon, Bonnie
Sibling names for Blonnie
Names that share Blonnie's style, for a brother or sister.
