boy's name
Domhnall
DOH-nul
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Top 1000 (Ireland)
- Births on record 343
Ireland
#579
2025 births
Domhnall is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #579. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1981, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Ireland.
- Today about 1 in 8,971 babies in Ireland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Domhnall Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 34 |
How Popular Is Domhnall?
In 2025, Domhnall was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #579 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Where Domhnall Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
How Domhnall Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dómhnall | Dómhnall is a rare spelling of Domhnall, written with a fada and recorded 3 times, mostly in Ireland. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Domhnall
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Domhnall Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Domhnall over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Domhnall
- Pronunciation DOH-nul
Sibling Names for Domhnall
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Domhnall — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Domhnall
How popular is the name Domhnall?
In 2025, Domhnall was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #579 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Is Domhnall a girl's or a boy's name?
Domhnall is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Domhnall?
Domhnall has 2 syllables.
When was Domhnall most popular?
Domhnall peaked in 1981, when 13 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Domhnall a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Domhnall currently ranks #280 in Ireland. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.