Donald
girl nameDonald entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #506 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#506
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1338 |
| 1910s | #1623 |
| 1920s | #792 |
| 1930s | #642 |
| 1940s | #1020 |
| 1950s | #1157 |
| 1960s | #1261 |
| 1970s | #1740 |
| 1980s | #2698 |
| 1990s | #9357 |
| 2000s | #11624 |
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Donald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donald alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donald in 2025?
- Donald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donald most popular?
- Donald peaked in 1930, reaching #506 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donald with classmates?
- Donald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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