UK girl's name
Bunnie
A feminine name derived from the word "bunny," suggesting cuteness or innocence.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bunnie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bunnie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Bunnie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bunnie ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 girls were registered as Bunnie.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bunnie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Bunnie mean?
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While the name Bunnie itself does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the association with rabbits and bunnies has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history.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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bunnie over time
The chart below shows babies named Bunnie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bunnie, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bunnie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bunnie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4413 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4152 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Bunnie
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bunnie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bunnie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bunnie was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Bunnie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Bunnie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bunnie?
A feminine name derived from the word "bunny," suggesting cuteness or innocence.
How many people are called Bunnie in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Bunnie across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.