boy's name
Donnelly
DON-uh-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 38
Donnelly is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 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 1922, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donnelly Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Donnelly?
In 1986, Donnelly 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 Donnelly
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donnelly Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donnelly over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donnelly
- English DON-uh-lee
Sibling Names for Donnelly
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donnelly — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donnelly
How popular is the name Donnelly?
In 1986, Donnelly 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 Donnelly a girl's or a boy's name?
Donnelly is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donnelly?
Donnelly has 3 syllables.
When was Donnelly most popular?
Donnelly peaked in 1922, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.