Donnel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAWN-el / /ˈdɒn.əl/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: world ruler; Scottish: dark-haired
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Donnel has roots in both Irish and Scottish cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Gaelic name 'Domhnall', which means 'world ruler'. The name has been borne by several historical figures, including Irish kings. In Scotland, it is often associated with the Gaelic 'Donnchadh', meaning 'dark-haired'.
Trend Summary
The name Donnel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Donnell
- Donal
International Variants
- Domhnall (Irish)
- Donnchadh (Scottish)
Famous people named Donnel
Donnel P. O'Malley was an Irish-American politician known for his contributions to local governance.
Donnel McIntyre is a Scottish artist recognized for his landscape paintings.
Fictional characters named Donnel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Donnel was first seen in the United States in 1922. Donnel has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Donnel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Donnel (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |