Boy
Don
brown-haired chieftain, lord
About Don
Straightforward, unpretentious, and timelessly classic. Don represents pure simplicity in a world that often overcomplicates naming decisions. Three letters that carry confidence without arrogance, strength without aggression. This name doesn't try to impress—it simply exists with quiet assurance. Don has weathered decades of naming trends and remained steady, which speaks to its fundamental solidity. It's effortlessly professional, requiring no explanation or spelling assistance. The name suits men of action, men of thought, and everyone in between. There's something refreshingly honest about choosing Don in an era of increasingly elaborate names. It photographs cleanly on documents, sounds crisp when spoken, and never feels out of place. Don works as well in rural communities as in urban centers, in boardrooms as in workshops. Parents choosing this name often value substance over flash and appreciate the dignity in simplicity. Don won't make your son trendy, but it will make him memorable through character rather than novelty.
Popularity of the Name Don
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #284 | |||
| 1881 | #320 | |||
| 1882 | #251 | |||
| 1883 | #203 | |||
| 1884 | #251 | |||
| 1885 | #282 | |||
| 1886 | #216 | |||
| 1887 | #256 | |||
| 1888 | #245 | |||
| 1889 | #207 | |||
| 1890 | #212 | |||
| 1891 | #233 | |||
| 1892 | #214 | |||
| 1893 | #213 | |||
| 1894 | #203 | |||
| 1895 | #191 | |||
| 1896 | #221 | |||
| 1897 | #249 | |||
| 1898 | #252 | |||
| 1899 | #202 | |||
| 1900 | #219 | |||
| 1901 | #250 | |||
| 1902 | #200 | |||
| 1903 | #228 | |||
| 1904 | #213 | |||
| 1905 | #206 | |||
| 1906 | #203 | |||
| 1907 | #227 | |||
| 1908 | #193 | |||
| 1909 | #197 | |||
| 1910 | #191 | |||
| 1911 | #184 | |||
| 1912 | #177 | |||
| 1913 | #176 | |||
| 1914 | #173 | |||
| 1915 | #156 | |||
| 1916 | #160 | |||
| 1917 | #167 | |||
| 1918 | #153 | |||
| 1919 | #145 | |||
| 1920 | #148 | |||
| 1921 | #136 | |||
| 1922 | #136 | |||
| 1923 | #130 | |||
| 1924 | #125 | |||
| 1925 | #106 | |||
| 1926 | #96 | |||
| 1927 | #90 | |||
| 1928 | #84 | |||
| 1929 | #78 | |||
| 1930 | #68 | |||
| 1931 | #59 | |||
| 1932 | #55 | |||
| 1933 | #54 | |||
| 1934 | #50 | |||
| 1935 | #51 | |||
| 1936 | #51 | #145 | ||
| 1937 | #51 | |||
| 1938 | #52 | |||
| 1939 | #56 | |||
| 1940 | #62 | |||
| 1941 | #66 | |||
| 1942 | #72 | |||
| 1943 | #72 | |||
| 1944 | #72 | |||
| 1945 | #73 | |||
| 1946 | #79 | |||
| 1947 | #86 | |||
| 1948 | #91 | |||
| 1949 | #98 | |||
| 1950 | #107 | |||
| 1951 | #117 | |||
| 1952 | #120 | |||
| 1953 | #121 | #206 | ||
| 1954 | #120 | |||
| 1955 | #125 | |||
| 1956 | #123 | |||
| 1957 | #117 | |||
| 1958 | #112 | |||
| 1959 | #111 | |||
| 1960 | #115 | |||
| 1961 | #121 | |||
| 1962 | #123 | |||
| 1963 | #135 | |||
| 1964 | #141 | |||
| 1965 | #157 | #210 | ||
| 1966 | #166 | |||
| 1967 | #177 | #229 | ||
| 1968 | #183 | |||
| 1969 | #194 | #253 | ||
| 1970 | #203 | #242 | ||
| 1971 | #215 | #262 | ||
| 1972 | #223 | #242 | ||
| 1973 | #237 | #275 | ||
| 1974 | #252 | #261 | ||
| 1975 | #258 | #217 | ||
| 1976 | #269 | #266 | ||
| 1977 | #268 | #257 | ||
| 1978 | #306 | #244 | ||
| 1979 | #303 | #187 | ||
| 1980 | #321 | #253 | ||
| 1981 | #298 | #337 | ||
| 1982 | #341 | #273 | ||
| 1983 | #367 | #266 | ||
| 1984 | #373 | #332 | ||
| 1985 | #381 | |||
| 1986 | #391 | |||
| 1987 | #412 | #258 | ||
| 1988 | #425 | #260 | ||
| 1989 | #483 | #237 | ||
| 1990 | #553 | #266 | ||
| 1991 | #538 | #350 | #591 | |
| 1992 | #601 | |||
| 1993 | #586 | #649 | ||
| 1994 | #683 | #798 | ||
| 1995 | #596 | #917 | ||
| 1996 | #693 | |||
| 1997 | #766 | #351 | ||
| 1998 | #766 | |||
| 1999 | #814 | |||
| 2000 | #828 | |||
| 2001 | #872 | #438 | ||
| 2002 | #483 | |||
| 2003 | #540 | |||
| 2004 | #543 | |||
| 2007 | #677 | |||
| 2009 | #749 | |||
| 2010 | #643 | |||
| 2019 | #770 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Don
Names Similar to Don
Nicknames for Don
- Donny
- Donnie
- Donno
- Dons
- Donnald
Famous People Named Don
| Don Johnson | American actor and producer |
| Don Cheadle | American actor and humanitarian |
| Don Rickles | American comedian and actor |
| Don King | Prominent boxing promoter |
| Don Henley | Musician, drummer for the Eagles |
| Donnie Yen | Hong Kong martial artist and actor |
| Don Mattingly | Former professional baseball player and coach |
| Don Lemon | American journalist and news anchor |
| Don Knotts | American comedic actor |
| Don Shula | Legendary American football coach |
| Don Williams | American country music singer |
| Don Everly | Musician, one-half of the Everly Brothers |
| Don Meredith | Former NFL quarterback and sports commentator |
| Don Ameche | American actor and voice artist |
| Don Felder | Musician, former lead guitarist of the Eagles |
| Don Francisco | Chilean-American television host |
| Don Sutton | Former Major League Baseball pitcher |
| Don Wilson | Founding member of the Beach Boys |
| Don Drysdale | Hall of Fame MLB pitcher |
| Don Adams | American actor, known for playing Maxwell Smart in "Get Smart" |
Characters Named Don
| Don Draper | Character from the TV series "Mad Men" |
| Don Corleone | Iconic character from "The Godfather" film series |
| Don Diego de la Vega | Zorro - Legendary masked vigilante |
| Don Lockwood | Character from the musical film "Singin' in the Rain" |
| Don Vito Corleone Jr. | Sonny - From "The Godfather" film series |
| Don West | Character from the TV series "Lost in Space" |
| Don Gately | Character from the novel "Infinite Jest" by David Foster Wallace |
| Don Kanonji | Character from the anime and manga series "Bleach" |
| Don Carlton | Character from the animated film "Monsters University" |
| Don Karnage | Character from the TV series "TaleSpin" |
| Don Rodrigo | Character from the novel "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" by Thornton Wilder |
| Don Lino | Shark character from the animated film "Shark Tale" |
| Don Octavio | Character from the video game "Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus" |
| Don Wei | Character from the anime series "Oban Star-Racers" |