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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Donell — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dondre|Doni
IrishBoy↓ Fading

Donell

duh-NELL · 2 syllables

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#9194
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#9194
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#6384 in 2020
5yr change
-2198 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9194 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Donell

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9194

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2198 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
20 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Donell scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Irish RootClassicStrong2-syllableMaleRareModern UseVintage RootContemporary
Character
strong determinationnatural leadershipcreative visionloyal heart
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Donells

smoothromanticmelodiccharismaticversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Donell is an Irish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9194 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2198 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9194 · very rare
Donell at a Glance
Meaning:From Irish Domhnall, derived from Old Irish Domnaill meaning 'world ruler' or 'mighty ruler'
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#6384 in 2020
5yr change:-2198 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Donell Jones
R&B Singer
Donell Rawlings
Comedian
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Donell · Overview
Summary

Donell is an Irish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9194 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Donell carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2198 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
donell.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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