Donnel
girl nameDonnel entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #4437 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#4437
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5809 |
| 1970s | #8308 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Donnel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Donnel alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donnel in 2025?
- Donnel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donnel most popular?
- Donnel peaked in 1960, reaching #4437 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donnel with classmates?
- Donnel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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