boy's name
Doniphan
doh-nee-FAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 100
Doniphan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Doniphan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Doniphan?
In 2001, Doniphan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Doniphan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Doniphan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Doniphan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Doniphan
- French doh-nee-FAHN
Sibling Names for Doniphan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Doniphan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Doniphan
Is Doniphan a girl's or a boy's name?
Doniphan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Doniphan?
Doniphan has 3 syllables.
When was Doniphan most popular?
Doniphan peaked in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.