unisex name
Donyell
don-YEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 907
Donyell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 44% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 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 1974, when 51 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Donyell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 356 |
| 1980s | 198 |
| 1990s | 192 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Donyell?
In 2017, Donyell 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 Donyell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donyell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donyell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donyell
- English don-YEL
Sibling Names for Donyell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donyell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donyell
How popular is the name Donyell?
In 2017, Donyell 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 Donyell a girl's or a boy's name?
Donyell is used for both girls and boys. About 44% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Donyell?
Donyell has 2 syllables.
When was Donyell most popular?
Donyell peaked in 1974, when 51 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.