boy's name
Donall
DOH-nul
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 99
Donall is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1977, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donall 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 | 6 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Donall?
In 1997, Donall was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #418 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Donall 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 Donall Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dónall | Dónall is a rare spelling of Donall, written with a fada and recorded 3 times, mostly in Ireland. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Donall
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donall Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donall over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donall
- Pronunciation DOH-nul
Sibling Names for Donall
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donall — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donall
How popular is the name Donall?
In 1997, Donall was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #418 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Donall a girl's or a boy's name?
Donall is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donall?
Donall has 2 syllables.
When was Donall most popular?
Donall peaked in 1977, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.