Donald
boy name#690 in 2025Donald entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #6 in 1934, ranks #690 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#690
rank today
#6
peak (1934)
395
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #226 |
| 1890s | #105 |
| 1900s | #58 |
| 1910s | #25 |
| 1920s | #10 |
| 1930s | #7 |
| 1940s | #12 |
| 1950s | #15 |
| 1960s | #25 |
| 1970s | #41 |
| 1980s | #66 |
| 1990s | #141 |
| 2000s | #282 |
| 2010s | #448 |
| 2020s | #650 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Donald has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 683,000 people named Donald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donald alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 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 ranks #690 among US boy names in 2025, with 395 babies given the name.
- When was the name Donald most popular?
- Donald peaked in 1934, reaching #6 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donald with classmates?
- Donald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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