Vonnie is a unisex name of German origin, derived from the Germanic word 'baldwin', which means "bold" and "brave". It gained popularity as a diminutive form of Baldwin in Germany during the Middle Ages. Over time, Vonnie has been used independently as a given name, gaining traction worldwide due to its unique sound and brevity. Notably, it has been bearer by individuals such as American actress Vonetta McGee, born in 1935, who was known for her roles in films like "The Split" and "Gordon's War". Today, Vonnie continues to be a distinctive choice among parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
Here are the statistics for the name Vonnie over the years:
Vonnie was quite popular early on, with consistent numbers of babies being named Vonnie from 1911 to 1938.
- There were peaks in popularity around 1930 (17 births) and 1955 (10 births).
- However, after the 1960s, the number of babies named Vonnie began to decline sharply. From 1969 onwards, there were fewer than 10 Vonnies born each year.
- In recent years, it seems that Vonnie has fallen out of favor as a baby name, with only 5 births recorded in both 1980 and 1989.
Overall, over the course of these years, there were a total of 424 babies named Vonnie.