boy's name
Donogh
DUN-uh (Irish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 34
Donogh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #316. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1974, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donogh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 12 |
How Popular Is Donogh?
In 1989, Donogh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #316 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Donogh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donogh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donogh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donogh
- Irish DUN-uh
Sibling Names for Donogh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donogh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donogh
Is Donogh a girl's or a boy's name?
Donogh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donogh?
Donogh has 2 syllables.
When was Donogh most popular?
Donogh peaked in 1974, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.