Donny
Donny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɒni/
Meaning and origin of Donny
- A diminutive of the male given names Don, Donald, Donovan, and Adonis.
Etymology
Diminutive forms with -y.
How popular is Donny?
Since 1880, 40 girls and 12,887 boys in the U.S. have been named Donny (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5033 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #378 in 1976. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Donny
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Donny FAQ
What does the name Donny mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Don, Donald, Donovan, and Adonis. Diminutive forms with -y.
How popular is the name Donny?
Since 1880, 40 girls and 12,887 boys in the U.S. have been named Donny (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5033 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #378 in 1976. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Donny a boy or girl name?
Donny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 40 girls and 12,887 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.