MallowbyNames

Zonnie

ZAHN-ee · Derived from the name Zona or as a variant of Connie.

Peak popularity
1907
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Zonnie since 1907

Babies named Zonnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zonnie's real moment was 1907.

4812192019602000Most births 1925GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1900s50
1910s190
1920s530
1930s430
1940s390
1950s65
1960s06
1970s00
1980s00
1990s00
2000s00
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Zonnie is an exceedingly rare feminine name in the United States, with its sole recorded peak in 1907 and no ranking data for any year. The name has been used for girls, as indicated by its classification, and its trajectory is considered stable, meaning it has not experienced notable increases or decreases in usage over time. With no top states recorded and a very limited history, Zonnie remains a curiosity rather than a common choice. Its similarity to names like Bonnie, Connie, and Donnie suggests it may have emerged as a playful variant within English naming traditions.

Zonnie is a rare feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Zona, an English name meaning 'belt' or 'girdle' from the Greek zone, or as a variant of Connie, which is a pet form of Constance. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1907 with very limited usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Zon, Zonny

Variants: Zona, Zonie

Sibling names for Zonnie

Names that share Zonnie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Zonnie mean?
Zonnie likely derives from Zona, meaning 'belt' or 'girdle' in Greek, or as a variant of Connie, a diminutive of Constance.
Is Zonnie currently popular?
No, Zonnie is extremely rare. It was recorded in 1907 but has not ranked in recent decades, and its latest recorded year is 2025.
Is Zonnie a boy or girl name?
Zonnie is typically used for girls.