Donnel
boy nameDonnel entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1894 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#1894
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3922 |
| 1930s | #2572 |
| 1940s | #2785 |
| 1950s | #2591 |
| 1960s | #2544 |
| 1970s | #3132 |
| 1980s | #3780 |
| 1990s | #5917 |
| 2000s | #9563 |
| 2010s | #10540 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Donnel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donnel alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 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 boy names.
- When was the name Donnel most popular?
- Donnel peaked in 1968, reaching #1894 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donnel with classmates?
- Donnel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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