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Bon
OriginShort form of Bonnie, Ronald, Donald, or similar
Meaning"happy, beautiful; ruler's counselor; proud chief"
US Rank#12300
2025 SSA
About Bon
A short, succinct nickname in tune with Bill and Bram, Bon is notably associated with AC/DC rock star "Bon" Scott (born Ronald and nicknamed in honor of "Bonnie Scotland").
Pronounced BAHN.
As of October 2026, Bon ranked #12300 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2893 for boys in 1938.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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