Donnelly
boy nameDonnelly entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #3532 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#3532
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3620 |
| 1930s | #3679 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #3681 |
| 1970s | #5464 |
| 1980s | #6721 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Donnelly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Donnelly alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donnelly in 2025?
- Donnelly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Donnelly most popular?
- Donnelly peaked in 1922, reaching #3532 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donnelly with classmates?
- Donnelly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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