Donn
Boy nameDonn has been given to 6,615 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1949.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,615
Peak year
1949 (341 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Donn's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #819 |
| 1950 | #424 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Donn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Donn
Donn F. Eisele
American astronaut (1930–1987)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Donn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Donn?
Donn has been given to 6,615 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Donn peak?
Donn peaked in 1949, when 341 babies were given the name.
Is Donn a girl or boy name?
Donn is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Donn are boys).
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