Donaldson
boy nameDonaldson entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2905 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2905
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3685 |
| 1920s | #3513 |
| 1930s | #3375 |
| 1940s | #3473 |
| 1950s | #3601 |
| 1960s | #3050 |
| 1970s | #4947 |
| 1990s | #9166 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Donaldson are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Donaldson alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donaldson in 2025?
- Donaldson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Donaldson most popular?
- Donaldson peaked in 1937, reaching #2905 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donaldson with classmates?
- Donaldson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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