unisex name
Donyel
don-YEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 175
Donyel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 55% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1997 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 1973, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Donyel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 18 |
How Popular Is Donyel?
In 1997, Donyel 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 Donyel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donyel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donyel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donyel
- English don-YEL
Sibling Names for Donyel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donyel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donyel
How popular is the name Donyel?
In 1997, Donyel 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 Donyel a girl's or a boy's name?
Donyel is used for both girls and boys. About 55% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Donyel?
Donyel has 2 syllables.
When was Donyel most popular?
Donyel peaked in 1973, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.