Donnell
girl nameDonnell entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #1728 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#1728
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4765 |
| 1930s | #3727 |
| 1940s | #3264 |
| 1950s | #2804 |
| 1960s | #2267 |
| 1970s | #3111 |
| 1980s | #6024 |
| 1990s | #12261 |
| 2000s | #17168 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Donnell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donnell alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donnell in 2025?
- Donnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donnell most popular?
- Donnell peaked in 1969, reaching #1728 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donnell with classmates?
- Donnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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