Donald Boy

Popularity: #561 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAHN-uhld / /ˈdɒn.əld/

Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning

Scottish: world ruler; Gaelic: ruler of the world

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Donald has Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic name Domhnall. It has been borne by several Scottish kings and notable figures throughout history. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century. Donald has also been associated with various cultural references, including literature and media.

Trend Summary

Donald experienced significant popularity in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in usage in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Don
  • Donnie

International Variants

  • Donato (Italian)
  • Dónal (Irish)
  • Domhnall (Irish)

Famous people named Donald

Donald Trump is an American businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States.

Donald Duck is a classic Disney character known for his short temper and distinctive voice.

Donald Sutherland is a Canadian actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games'.

Donald Glover is an American actor, musician, and writer known for his work on the television series 'Atlanta' and as a musician under the name Childish Gambino.

Fictional characters named Donald

Donald Duck is a prominent character in the Disney franchise, known for his comedic misadventures.

Donald Draper is the main character in the television series 'Mad Men', representing a complex advertising executive in the 1960s.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Donald was first seen in the United States in 1880. Donald has ranked as high as #8 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Donald has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Donald (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 32
9%
TX 29
8%
OH 24
7%
PA 24
7%
FL 23
6%
GA 20
6%
NY 18
5%
IL 17
5%
MI 17
5%
NC 15
4%
IN 13
4%
WA 12
3%
AL 11
3%
MO 11
3%
LA 10
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188046
188127
188248
188352
188459
188547
188657
188760
188877
188975
1890109
1891100
1892137
1893166
1894169
1895203
1896211
1897195
1898238
1899258
1900328
1901250
1902366
1903359
1904413
1905425
1906486
1907616
1908664
1909725
1910860
19111,275
19122,872
19133,703
19144,835
19157,115
19167,737
19178,729
19189,972
19199,904
192011,941
192113,776
192214,913
192316,433
192417,929
192519,193
192620,912
192723,834
192825,705
192927,181
193029,051
193129,102
193229,792
193328,450
193430,407
193529,673
193628,640
193727,869
193826,677
193924,055
194023,113
194122,640
194223,956
194324,420
194423,466
194522,139
194626,271
194728,260
194826,443
194927,121
195026,999
195127,915
195228,269
195328,360
195429,279
195527,727
195628,226
195727,909
195825,015
195923,877
196022,734
196121,409
196220,422
196318,896
196418,050
196516,033
196614,713
196714,226
196813,360
196912,777
197012,397
197110,873
19729,261
19738,361
19747,759
19757,196
19766,795
19776,866
19786,423
19796,509
19806,268
19815,911
19825,712
19835,327
19845,062
19854,750
19864,662
19874,501
19884,329
19894,323
19904,177
19913,650
19923,266
19932,996
19942,652
19952,252
19962,184
19971,970
19981,862
19991,747
20001,609
20011,470
20021,289
20031,308
20041,251
20051,150
20061,098
2007999
2008992
2009839
2010765
2011788
2012729
2013710
2014738
2015696
2016625
2017603
2018541
2019513
2020449
2021468
2022402
2023415
2024405