How Many People Are Named Bonner?

Complete statistics for the name Bonner: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bonner
Rare
Old English

Bonner means 'dweller by the hill' and is a rare name for boys. Only 105 people named Bonner live in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,136,975 Americans. The majority of folks named Bonner are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

~31,621
Living in US
1 in 10,482
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dweller by the hill
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Reliable Traditional Wise
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

840
Worldwide Bearers
#281,708
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
672
🇵🇭 Philippines
33
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇨🇦 Canada
20
🇱🇷 Liberia
19
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
7
🇬🇺 Guam
7
🇵🇪 Peru
6
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
105 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
22
Would be under 30 (8%)
37
Would be 30–60 (13%)
231
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 290 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bonner Through the Generations

Bonner, a name rooted in Old English, has seen its peak popularity in 1923 when 11 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name remains stable, with most of the 105 living bearers being over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 82, reflecting a generation that's deeply connected to the name's history and charm.

✨ Similar Names to Bonner

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bonner's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Bonner

How Many People Have the Name Bonner?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 31,621 people in the United States currently share the name Bonner. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,482 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Bonner a Common or Rare Name?

Bonner is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bonner Mean?

Bonner means "dweller by the hill" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bonner in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bonner Most Popular?

The name Bonner reached peak popularity in 1923, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bonner?

Approximately 31,621 people named Bonner live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31,621. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,482 Americans.

Is Bonner a rare name?

Bonner is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,482 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bonner mean?

Bonner means "dweller by the hill" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Bonner more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bonner are male and 0% are female.

When was Bonner most popular?

Bonner peaked in 1923 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US31,621
All-Time Births31,621
1 in X1 in 10,482
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1923
World Rank#281,708
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.