Holding steady.
Popularity of Bonnetta since 1924
Babies named Bonnetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bonnetta's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bonnetta is a rare American name that first appeared in 1924 and enjoyed a modest peak in 1933, reaching its highest usage in the 1930s. Since then, it has followed a stable trajectory with very few annual births, the latest recorded in 2025. The name never ranked among the top 1000 U.S. names, and no top states were associated with it in the data. Its origin is uncertain but likely a modern English coinage, possibly influenced by Bonita or Bonnie. Bonnetta carries a vintage feel, reminiscent of early 20th century American naming trends that favored feminine and diminutive endings.
Bonnetta is a rare American given name that first appeared in the 1920s. It is likely a femine elaboration of the French-derived word 'bonnet' (a type of hat) or an alteration of Bonita (Spanish for 'pretty') or Bonnie (Scottish for 'pretty'). Its usage peaked in the 1930s before declining sharply.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bonnie, Nettie
Sibling names for Bonnetta
Names that share Bonnetta's style, for a brother or sister.
