boy's name
Donnel
DON-ul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 844
Donnel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 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 1968, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donnel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 39 |
How Popular Is Donnel?
In 2017, Donnel was given to 6 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.
Where Donnel Is Used
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 Donnel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donnel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donnel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donnel
- English DON-ul
Sibling Names for Donnel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donnel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donnel
How popular is the name Donnel?
In 2017, Donnel was given to 6 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 Donnel a girl's or a boy's name?
Donnel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donnel?
Donnel has 2 syllables.
When was Donnel most popular?
Donnel peaked in 1968, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.