Donnie

Donnie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɒni/

Meaning and origin of Donnie

  • A diminutive of the male given names Don, Donald, Donovan, and Adonis.

Etymology

Diminutives + -ie.

How popular is Donnie?

89U.S. babies in 2025
#150peak rank (1950)
68,060babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,132 girls and 60,928 boys in the U.S. have been named Donnie (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #150 in 1950. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,912 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Donnie FAQ

What does the name Donnie mean?

A diminutive of the male given names Don, Donald, Donovan, and Adonis. Diminutives + -ie.

How popular is the name Donnie?

Since 1880, 7,132 girls and 60,928 boys in the U.S. have been named Donnie (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #150 in 1950. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Donnie a boy or girl name?

Donnie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,132 girls and 60,928 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.