Donnie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAW-nee / /ˈdɒni/English; diminutive of Donald
Meaning
English: ruler of the world; Scottish: world leader
Historical & Cultural Background
Donnie is often used as a diminutive form of the name Donald, which has Scottish origins. The name Donald itself has been popular in various English-speaking countries. Donnie gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Donnie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Don
- Donny
International Variants
- Donato (Italian)
- Donncha (Irish)
Famous people named Donnie
Donnie Wahlberg is an American actor and singer, known for his role in the television series 'Blue Bloods'.
Donnie Osmond is an American singer and television personality, famous for his work in the 1970s and 1980s.
Donnie McClurkin is an American gospel singer and minister, recognized for his contributions to contemporary gospel music.
Donnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist, known for his roles in action films such as 'Ip Man'.
Fictional characters named Donnie
Donnie Darko is the main character in the film 'Donnie Darko', a troubled teenager who experiences strange visions.
Donnie Brasco is the alias of an undercover FBI agent in the film 'Donnie Brasco', who infiltrates the mob.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Donnie was first seen in the United States in 1882. Donnie has ranked as high as #326 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Donnie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Donnie (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 13 | |
CA | 11 | |
GA | 7 | |
OH | 5 | |
AZ | 5 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 5 |
1887 | 7 |
1889 | 6 |
1892 | 7 |
1893 | 5 |
1894 | 7 |
1895 | 6 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 6 |
1899 | 8 |
1900 | 7 |
1901 | 7 |
1903 | 9 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 9 |
1906 | 5 |
1907 | 6 |
1908 | 10 |
1909 | 9 |
1910 | 11 |
1911 | 10 |
1912 | 16 |
1913 | 31 |
1914 | 26 |
1915 | 42 |
1916 | 35 |
1917 | 40 |
1918 | 33 |
1919 | 57 |
1920 | 44 |
1921 | 33 |
1922 | 54 |
1923 | 50 |
1924 | 53 |
1925 | 66 |
1926 | 66 |
1927 | 91 |
1928 | 123 |
1929 | 142 |
1930 | 175 |
1931 | 237 |
1932 | 303 |
1933 | 325 |
1934 | 403 |
1935 | 425 |
1936 | 505 |
1937 | 620 |
1938 | 595 |
1939 | 640 |
1940 | 675 |
1941 | 786 |
1942 | 837 |
1943 | 920 |
1944 | 983 |
1945 | 991 |
1946 | 1,275 |
1947 | 1,419 |
1948 | 1,482 |
1949 | 1,619 |
1950 | 1,724 |
1951 | 1,732 |
1952 | 1,806 |
1953 | 1,789 |
1954 | 1,769 |
1955 | 1,673 |
1956 | 1,723 |
1957 | 1,717 |
1958 | 1,598 |
1959 | 1,640 |
1960 | 1,564 |
1961 | 1,378 |
1962 | 1,304 |
1963 | 1,154 |
1964 | 1,107 |
1965 | 972 |
1966 | 871 |
1967 | 836 |
1968 | 874 |
1969 | 830 |
1970 | 913 |
1971 | 892 |
1972 | 861 |
1973 | 786 |
1974 | 759 |
1975 | 739 |
1976 | 703 |
1977 | 641 |
1978 | 595 |
1979 | 579 |
1980 | 551 |
1981 | 477 |
1982 | 440 |
1983 | 425 |
1984 | 383 |
1985 | 339 |
1986 | 312 |
1987 | 329 |
1988 | 297 |
1989 | 272 |
1990 | 339 |
1991 | 270 |
1992 | 258 |
1993 | 240 |
1994 | 198 |
1995 | 180 |
1996 | 179 |
1997 | 183 |
1998 | 185 |
1999 | 165 |
2000 | 160 |
2001 | 144 |
2002 | 142 |
2003 | 153 |
2004 | 131 |
2005 | 129 |
2006 | 134 |
2007 | 144 |
2008 | 132 |
2009 | 122 |
2010 | 130 |
2011 | 104 |
2012 | 116 |
2013 | 108 |
2014 | 127 |
2015 | 120 |
2016 | 113 |
2017 | 101 |
2018 | 79 |
2019 | 81 |
2020 | 82 |
2021 | 94 |
2022 | 92 |
2023 | 81 |
2024 | 93 |