Don
boy name#1793 in 2025Don entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 1934, ranks #1793 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1793
rank today
#50
peak (1934)
89
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #251 |
| 1890s | #219 |
| 1900s | #213 |
| 1910s | #168 |
| 1920s | #113 |
| 1930s | #55 |
| 1940s | #77 |
| 1950s | #117 |
| 1960s | #151 |
| 1970s | #253 |
| 1980s | #379 |
| 1990s | #660 |
| 2000s | #1098 |
| 2010s | #1534 |
| 2020s | #1703 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Don has been most popular in Texas, California, New York.
Living bearers
About 82,000 people named Don are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Don alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Don in 2025?
- Don ranks #1793 among US boy names in 2025, with 89 babies given the name.
- When was the name Don most popular?
- Don peaked in 1934, reaching #50 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Don with classmates?
- Don will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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