Holding steady.
Popularity of Bonnita since 1925
Babies named Bonnita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 209 |
| 1950s | 193 |
| 1960s | 154 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bonnita is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1925, with its peak usage occurring in 1944. Although it has never been a common name, its trajectory has remained stable since the 1940s. The name is likely a modern invention influenced by the Spanish word 'bonita' (pretty) or the Latin 'bonus' (good). Bonnita fell out of regular use after the mid-20th century, and today it is extremely uncommon, with no recent rankings. As a name that saw its greatest popularity during the 1940s, it carries a vintage charm typical of that era's style.
Bonnita is a feminine name that appears to be a respelling or variant of the Spanish word 'bonita', meaning 'pretty'. It may also be influenced by the Latin root 'bonus', meaning 'good'. The name first appeared in the United States in the 1920s, likely as a stylish invention blending the sounds of names like Bonnie with the fashionable -ita suffix. Its peak usage came in the mid-20th century, reflecting the era's taste for pleasant, descriptive names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bonnie, Bon, Nita
Sibling names for Bonnita
Names that share Bonnita's style, for a brother or sister.
