How popular is the name Don in 2025?

Don is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Don most popular?

Don peaked in 1931, reaching #1127 among US girl names.

Don will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Don entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #1127 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1127

peak (1931)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 600 people named Don are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Don alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Don in 2025?: Don is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Don most popular?: Don peaked in 1931, reaching #1127 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Don with classmates?: Don will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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