Donell
Boy nameDonell has been given to 5,418 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1959.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,418
Peak year
1959 (110 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
▼ -28%
Gender split
11% girls / 89% boys
Rank through the decades
Donell's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #919 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Donell — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Donell.
FAQ
How popular is the name Donell?
Donell has been given to 5,418 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Donell peak?
Donell peaked in 1959, when 110 babies were given the name.
Is Donell a girl or boy name?
Donell is primarily a boy name (89% of babies named Donell are boys).
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