Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Bonham

Name: Popularity of the name Bonham in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bonham, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#6,629 (2014)

Total Babies

102

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#6629

Peak Rank

102

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bonham

Bonham first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 12 Bonhams were born — ranking #6,629 that year. As of 2026, Bonham ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 102 Bonhams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Bonham

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bonham is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bonhomme
Benham
Bonhomie
Bonum
Bonam
Bantam
Banian
Bonbon
Bynum
Burnham
Bentham
Benumb

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bonham

What does the name Bonham mean?

Bonham is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bonham in 2026?

In 2026, Bonham ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bonham most popular?

Bonham reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #6,629 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Bonham a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bonham is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bonham?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bonham include Gresham, Deejay, Trek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bonham

Bonham is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 102 births in the dataset. Bonham's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #6,629. Use the chart and map above to compare Bonham's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.