Bonita
Peaked at #181 nationally in 1950, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Bonita has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bonita — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#181
in 1950
Current rank
#7633
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1888–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1888, Bonita reached its peak popularity for girls in 1950, ranking #181 nationally with 1,528 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7041 (2014) to #7633 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Bonita ranks #7633 nationally for girls, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,633 | 14 |
| 2023 | #6,975 | 16 |
| 2022 | #7,694 | 14 |
| 2021 | #7,691 | 14 |
| 2020 | #6,974 | 16 |
| 2019 | #8,681 | 12 |
| 2018 | #10,704 | 9 |
| 2017 | #11,828 | 8 |
Bonita — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3541
in 1955
Last ranked
#3686
in 1961
Years tracked
2
1955–1961
Trend
Stable
Bonita was already at its most popular for boys in 1955 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3541), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Bonita hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1961, when it stood at #3686.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | #3,686 | 6 |
| 1955 | #3,541 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bonita most popular?
Bonita was most popular in 1950, when it ranked #181 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bonita becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bonita?
At least 37,842 babies have been recorded with the name Bonita in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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