boy's name
Donaldson
DON-uld-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 122
Donaldson is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 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 1964, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donaldson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Donaldson?
In 1998, Donaldson 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 Donaldson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donaldson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donaldson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donaldson
- English DON-uld-sun
Sibling Names for Donaldson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donaldson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donaldson
How popular is the name Donaldson?
In 1998, Donaldson 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 Donaldson a girl's or a boy's name?
Donaldson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donaldson?
Donaldson has 3 syllables.
When was Donaldson most popular?
Donaldson peaked in 1964, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.