Noble and ready
Lonnie is primarily a diminutive of Alonzo or Lawrence. When derived from Alonzo, it carries the Germanic meaning of 'noble and ready.' It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a standalone name.
Less common today
Lonnie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #497 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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