boy's name
Donahue
DON-uh-hyoo (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 59
Donahue is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1963, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donahue Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Donahue?
In 1992, Donahue was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Donahue
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donahue Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donahue over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donahue
- English DON-uh-hyoo
Sibling Names for Donahue
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donahue — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donahue
How popular is the name Donahue?
In 1992, Donahue was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Donahue a girl's or a boy's name?
Donahue is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donahue?
Donahue has 3 syllables.
When was Donahue most popular?
Donahue peaked in 1963, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.