How popular is the name Donal in 2025?

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

When was the name Donal most popular?

Donal peaked in 1931, reaching #596 among US boy names.

Donal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Donal entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #596 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#596

peak (1931)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 1,700 people named Donal are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Donal alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Donal in 2025?: Donal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Donal most popular?: Donal peaked in 1931, reaching #596 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Donal with classmates?: Donal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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