Holding steady.
Popularity of Nonnie since 1887
Babies named Nonnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nonnie's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 70 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 135 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nonnie is a rare diminutive name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1887, its peak year of usage. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, with usage remaining stable but very low over the decades. The name is typically a pet form of Ann or similar names, reflecting a common pattern of nickname formation in English. Nonnie has no recorded top states, suggesting sporadic use across the country.
Nonnie originated as a pet form of Ann or other names beginning with 'An-', such as Annora. The suffix '-ie' is a common English diminutive, and reduplication of the 'n' sound gives Nonnie. It has been used primarily as a nickname or informal given name in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
Sibling names for Nonnie
Names that share Nonnie's style, for a brother or sister.
