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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Donis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Doniel|Donivan
GreekBoy→ Stable

Donis

DOH-nis · 2 syllables

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#8464
→ Stable
#8464
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#7654 in 2020
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 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 #8464 · 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
Greek boy names
Donis

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8464

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGreekBoy2-syllableClassical RootRareTheatricalStrong
Character
strong determinationnoble spiritartistic sensitivityloyal devotion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Doniss

fiercedeterminedunconventionalathleticbold
STRONG
High confidence

Donis is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #8464 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8464 · very rare
Donis at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin Dionysius, referring to the god of wine and festivity. Associated with celebration, theater, and divine ecstasy.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Medieval
Peak rank:#7654 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Denis◈DonovanDorian◈DanteDarius
Similar Style
Orion◈LeanderCastorLysanderTheron
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Donis
IrisAtlas◈Phoenix◈Cleo◈Sage◈Marlowe◈
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↓ Fading
Castor
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↑↑ Surging
Lysander
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↑↑ Surging
Theron
Greek · #2857
↑↑ Surging
Theodore
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Donis · Overview
Summary

Donis is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #8464 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Donis scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Mythological · Classic character
Donis carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
donis.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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