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Donnell

Donnell: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Donnell?

26U.S. babies in 2025
#479peak rank (1968)
15,305babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,026 girls and 14,279 boys in the U.S. have been named Donnell (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1737 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #479 in 1968. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Donnell FAQ

How popular is the name Donnell?

Since 1880, 1,026 girls and 14,279 boys in the U.S. have been named Donnell (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1737 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #479 in 1968. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Donnell a boy or girl name?

Donnell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,026 girls and 14,279 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).