Donelle
girl nameDonelle entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1909 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#1909
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4011 |
| 1940s | #4133 |
| 1950s | #2848 |
| 1960s | #2451 |
| 1970s | #2568 |
| 1980s | #3940 |
| 1990s | #7675 |
| 2000s | #14796 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Donelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donelle alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donelle in 2025?
- Donelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donelle most popular?
- Donelle peaked in 1968, reaching #1909 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donelle with classmates?
- Donelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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