Lonnie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAH-nee / /ˈlɒni/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Alonzo; Hebrew: My God is a light
Historical & Cultural Background
Lonnie is often used as a diminutive form of names like Alonzo or Leonard. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. The name has a friendly and approachable sound, contributing to its appeal. It is sometimes associated with a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Trend Summary
Lonnie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lonn
- Lonny
International Variants
- Loni (English)
Famous people named Lonnie
Lonnie Johnson is an American engineer and inventor known for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.
Lonnie Liston Smith is an American jazz musician and bandleader recognized for his work in the jazz fusion genre.
Lonnie Donegan was a British skiffle musician who had a significant impact on the music scene in the 1950s.
Lonnie Walker IV is an American professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.
Fictional characters named Lonnie
Lonnie is a character in the Disney Channel movie 'Descendants', known for her role as a student at Auradon Prep.
Lonnie is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', where she is depicted as a brave and adventurous lioness.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lonnie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lonnie has ranked as high as #277 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, California, Texas, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Lonnie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lonnie (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 9 | |
OH | 8 | |
AR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 53 |
1881 | 77 |
1882 | 78 |
1883 | 91 |
1884 | 88 |
1885 | 74 |
1886 | 88 |
1887 | 76 |
1888 | 101 |
1889 | 106 |
1890 | 107 |
1891 | 117 |
1892 | 120 |
1893 | 114 |
1894 | 138 |
1895 | 120 |
1896 | 159 |
1897 | 114 |
1898 | 129 |
1899 | 119 |
1900 | 186 |
1901 | 148 |
1902 | 138 |
1903 | 145 |
1904 | 133 |
1905 | 179 |
1906 | 156 |
1907 | 182 |
1908 | 169 |
1909 | 209 |
1910 | 217 |
1911 | 213 |
1912 | 327 |
1913 | 351 |
1914 | 468 |
1915 | 546 |
1916 | 567 |
1917 | 597 |
1918 | 658 |
1919 | 592 |
1920 | 740 |
1921 | 643 |
1922 | 704 |
1923 | 670 |
1924 | 716 |
1925 | 707 |
1926 | 660 |
1927 | 709 |
1928 | 708 |
1929 | 722 |
1930 | 716 |
1931 | 720 |
1932 | 761 |
1933 | 736 |
1934 | 754 |
1935 | 758 |
1936 | 749 |
1937 | 855 |
1938 | 997 |
1939 | 1,071 |
1940 | 1,103 |
1941 | 1,202 |
1942 | 1,318 |
1943 | 1,462 |
1944 | 1,434 |
1945 | 1,464 |
1946 | 1,775 |
1947 | 2,085 |
1948 | 2,040 |
1949 | 2,018 |
1950 | 1,999 |
1951 | 1,946 |
1952 | 1,888 |
1953 | 1,920 |
1954 | 1,975 |
1955 | 1,857 |
1956 | 2,015 |
1957 | 2,047 |
1958 | 1,775 |
1959 | 1,776 |
1960 | 1,704 |
1961 | 1,596 |
1962 | 1,561 |
1963 | 1,574 |
1964 | 1,597 |
1965 | 1,505 |
1966 | 1,429 |
1967 | 1,325 |
1968 | 1,444 |
1969 | 1,385 |
1970 | 1,382 |
1971 | 1,274 |
1972 | 1,098 |
1973 | 985 |
1974 | 922 |
1975 | 873 |
1976 | 833 |
1977 | 848 |
1978 | 700 |
1979 | 733 |
1980 | 695 |
1981 | 641 |
1982 | 651 |
1983 | 520 |
1984 | 505 |
1985 | 474 |
1986 | 419 |
1987 | 399 |
1988 | 415 |
1989 | 417 |
1990 | 377 |
1991 | 394 |
1992 | 354 |
1993 | 317 |
1994 | 321 |
1995 | 265 |
1996 | 246 |
1997 | 224 |
1998 | 194 |
1999 | 205 |
2000 | 194 |
2001 | 181 |
2002 | 179 |
2003 | 148 |
2004 | 153 |
2005 | 165 |
2006 | 166 |
2007 | 110 |
2008 | 149 |
2009 | 140 |
2010 | 125 |
2011 | 112 |
2012 | 114 |
2013 | 118 |
2014 | 122 |
2015 | 122 |
2016 | 115 |
2017 | 87 |
2018 | 95 |
2019 | 89 |
2020 | 98 |
2021 | 98 |
2022 | 85 |
2023 | 94 |
2024 | 89 |