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Donald

boy name#690 in 2025

Donald entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #6 in 1934, ranks #690 today — a steady, dependable choice.

Popularity 18802025

18802025
US babies named Donald per year from 1880 to 2025
#690
rank today
#6
peak (1934)
395
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage 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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