Donelle

Unisex

Donelle has been given to 1,450 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,450

Peak year

1979 (48 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1922

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

78% girls / 22% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Danellegirl

7,155 babies since 1938

Donellboy

5,418 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Donelle.

Nikkiagirl

1,453 babies since 1971

Shemikagirl

1,454 babies since 1971

Teneshagirl

1,438 babies since 1967

Billiejogirl

1,464 babies since 1952

Takaragirl

1,471 babies since 1974

Karimagirl

1,474 babies since 1967

Carlenagirl

1,426 babies since 1910

Kinagirl

1,425 babies since 1952

Donelle vs Nikkia ⚖Donelle vs Shemika ⚖Donelle vs Tenesha ⚖Donelle vs Billiejo ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Donelle?

Donelle has been given to 1,450 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Donelle peak?

Donelle peaked in 1979, when 48 babies were given the name.

Is Donelle a girl or boy name?

Donelle is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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