Donal

Boy name

Donal has been given to 3,712 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1930.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,712

Peak year

1930 (98 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Donal — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Donaldboy

1,420,387 babies since 1880

Donagirl

19,032 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Donal?

Donal has been given to 3,712 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Donal peak?

Donal peaked in 1930, when 98 babies were given the name.

Is Donal a girl or boy name?

Donal is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Donal are boys).

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