Holding steady.
Popularity of Bonham since 2008
Babies named Bonham per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bonham's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Bonham first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, remaining very rare with no rank in the top 1000. Its peak year was 2021, but even then the number of births was minimal. The name has shown a stable trajectory in the 2020s, never reaching wide popularity. As a surname-turned-first-name, it carries a strong, concise sound. It has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its scattered usage. The primary influence is likely the surname of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, though it remains a distinctive, uncommon choice.
Bonham is derived from the Old English personal name Bōna (meaning 'harm' or 'slayer') combined with hām ('homestead, village'). The surname originally referred to someone from a place called Bonham in England. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the surname and the fame of rock drummer John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bon, Bonny
Variants: Bonham, Bonam
Sibling names for Bonham
Names that share Bonham's style, for a brother or sister.
