How popular is the name Donel in 2025?

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

When was the name Donel most popular?

Donel peaked in 1937, reaching #1828 among US boy names.

Donel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Donel entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1828 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1828

peak (1937)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 400 people named Donel are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Donel alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Donel in 2025?: Donel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Donel most popular?: Donel peaked in 1937, reaching #1828 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Donel with classmates?: Donel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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