Donny Boy

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAW-nee / /ˈdɒni/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Donald; Hebrew: God is my judge

Historical & Cultural Background

Donny is often considered a diminutive form of the name Donald, which has Scottish origins. The name Donald itself means 'ruler of the world' and has been popular in various cultures. In Hebrew, the name can be associated with the meaning 'God is my judge,' reflecting a spiritual significance. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often symbolizing strength and leadership.

Trend Summary

The name Donny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with notable peaks in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Don
  • Donnie

International Variants

  • Donato (Italian)
  • Donovan (Irish)

Famous people named Donny

Donny Osmond is an American singer and actor known for his work in music and television.

Donny Hathaway was an influential American singer-songwriter and musician in the soul genre.

Donny Marshall is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Donny Deutsch is an American advertising executive and television personality.

Fictional characters named Donny

Donny is a character in the film 'The Big Lebowski,' known for his laid-back personality.

Donny Thornberry is a character in the animated series 'The Wild Thornberrys,' who has a passion for wildlife.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Donny was first seen in the United States in 1927. Donny has ranked as high as #706 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Donny has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Donny (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19277
19285
19296
193016
193118
193223
193328
193436
193537
193638
193749
193863
193968
194074
194179
194295
1943111
1944130
1945112
1946165
1947192
1948216
1949239
1950211
1951222
1952237
1953249
1954280
1955279
1956224
1957273
1958284
1959349
1960358
1961312
1962299
1963271
1964286
1965181
1966195
1967192
1968177
1969165
1970150
1971222
1972236
1973269
1974231
1975252
1976414
1977426
1978303
1979259
1980257
1981230
1982202
1983146
1984132
1985113
1986102
1987105
1988100
198998
1990115
199190
199277
199370
199457
199559
199657
199740
199853
199968
200074
200172
200269
200349
200456
200549
200658
200761
200859
200929
201035
201135
201239
201342
201442
201539
201636
201728
201826
201930
202027
202128
202234
202327
202429