boy's name
Donough
DUN-uh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 25
Donough is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #347. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1968, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Donough Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 3 |
How Popular Is Donough?
In 1995, Donough was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #347 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 Donough
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donough Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donough over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donough
- Pronunciation DUN-uh
Sibling Names for Donough
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donough — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donough
Is Donough a girl's or a boy's name?
Donough is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donough?
Donough has 2 syllables.
When was Donough most popular?
Donough peaked in 1968, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.