Bunnie
A feminine name derived from the word "bunny," suggesting cuteness or innocence.
Name Census estimates that about 446 living Americans carry the first name Bunnie. It is a predominantly female name (92.8% of registrations). The average person named Bunnie today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bunnie births was 1953 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bunnie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Bunnie is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Bunnies were born before 1968.
People living today
446
~ 1 in 768,507 Americans
Peak year
1953
35 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,628
Tracked since 1910
Gender
Gender distribution for Bunnie
Bunnie leans heavily female at 92.8% of total registrations, but 62 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Bunnie as a male name
- Ranked #3,628 in 1942
- 5 male births in 1942
- Peak: 1926 (7 births)
Bunnie as a female name
- Ranked #13,738 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1953 (35 births)
Popularity
Bunnie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bunnie from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 229 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bunnie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bunnie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bunnies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bunnie
The given name Bunnie is a diminutive form of the English name Bunny, which is derived from the word "bunny," meaning a small rabbit or the young of a rabbit. The name's origins can be traced back to the late 16th century when the word "bunny" first appeared in English as a pet name or term of endearment for a young rabbit.
While the name Bunnie itself does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the association with rabbits and bunnies has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history. In some cultures, rabbits have been symbols of fertility, rebirth, and new beginnings, which may have contributed to the name's enduring popularity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Bunnie can be found in the late 19th century, when it started gaining popularity as a diminutive form of Bunny. Notable individuals who have borne the name Bunnie include:
1. Bunnie Reiter (1903-1965), an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s.
2. Bunnie Rivera (born 1973), an American reality television personality and entrepreneur known for her appearances on the show "Married to Medicine."
3. Bunnie Blach (born 1944), an Australian singer and actress who had a successful career in the 1960s and 1970s.
4. Bunnie Gomez (born 1963), an American professional golfer who has won several tournaments on the LPGA Tour.
5. Bunnie DeFrance (1926-2005), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway musicals and television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
While the name Bunnie has never been among the most popular names, it has maintained a consistent presence throughout the years, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name's connection to rabbits and its diminutive form contribute to its enduring charm and appeal as a unique and whimsical name choice.
People
Bunnie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bunnie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bunnie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bunnie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 446 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bunnie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 768,507 US residents.
Is Bunnie a common name?
We classify Bunnie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 862 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bunnie most popular?
The single biggest year for Bunnie was 1953, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bunnie is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bunnie a female name?
Yes, 92.8% of people registered as Bunnie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.