Donley
boy nameDonley entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1440 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1440
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #2962 |
| 1920s | #2680 |
| 1930s | #1951 |
| 1940s | #2229 |
| 1950s | #2916 |
| 1960s | #3518 |
| 1970s | #5415 |
| 1980s | #6277 |
| 1990s | #8800 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Donley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donley 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 Donley in 2025?
- Donley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Donley most popular?
- Donley peaked in 1909, reaching #1440 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donley with classmates?
- Donley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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