Boy
Donald
world ruler, world mighty
About Donald
Solid and unwavering, Donald stands as a testament to enduring masculinity and traditional values. This established name has proven its worth across generations, maintaining relevance through changing times and shifting trends. Donald projects authority and competence, qualities associated with leaders, innovators, and accomplished individuals who have carried this name throughout history. The straightforward pronunciation and spelling eliminate complications, while nickname options like Don or Donny provide flexibility for different life stages. Parents choosing Donald often appreciate names with substance and longevity over fleeting popularity. It works across professional and personal contexts without adjustment, equally suitable for business cards and family gatherings. Donald maintains its character without pretension, offering honest reliability rather than flashy appeal. The name suggests someone grounded and dependable, traits that build trust and respect in relationships. For families valuing proven choices with established track records, Donald represents security and stability in an uncertain world, a foundation upon which character can be built.
Popularity of the Name Donald
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #246 | ||||
| 1881 | #315 | ||||
| 1882 | #242 | ||||
| 1883 | #209 | ||||
| 1884 | #216 | ||||
| 1885 | #242 | ||||
| 1886 | #224 | ||||
| 1887 | #198 | ||||
| 1888 | #195 | ||||
| 1889 | #180 | ||||
| 1890 | #131 | ||||
| 1891 | #136 | ||||
| 1892 | #123 | ||||
| 1893 | #105 | ||||
| 1894 | #106 | ||||
| 1895 | #96 | ||||
| 1896 | #94 | ||||
| 1897 | #92 | ||||
| 1898 | #88 | ||||
| 1899 | #74 | ||||
| 1900 | #79 | #41 | |||
| 1901 | #77 | #38 | |||
| 1902 | #63 | #45 | |||
| 1903 | #60 | #41 | |||
| 1904 | #58 | #47 | |||
| 1905 | #59 | #41 | |||
| 1906 | #51 | #41 | |||
| 1907 | #44 | #40 | |||
| 1908 | #45 | #36 | |||
| 1909 | #42 | #40 | |||
| 1910 | #44 | #39 | |||
| 1911 | #36 | #36 | |||
| 1912 | #27 | #31 | |||
| 1913 | #25 | #41 | |||
| 1914 | #23 | #36 | |||
| 1915 | #20 | #31 | |||
| 1916 | #20 | #33 | |||
| 1917 | #20 | #32 | |||
| 1918 | #18 | #30 | |||
| 1919 | #17 | #26 | |||
| 1920 | #16 | #24 | |||
| 1921 | #13 | #15 | |||
| 1922 | #12 | #16 | |||
| 1923 | #10 | #12 | |||
| 1924 | #10 | #10 | |||
| 1925 | #10 | #11 | |||
| 1926 | #9 | #11 | |||
| 1927 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1928 | #7 | #11 | |||
| 1929 | #7 | #9 | |||
| 1930 | #7 | #9 | |||
| 1931 | #7 | #8 | |||
| 1932 | #7 | #8 | |||
| 1933 | #7 | #10 | |||
| 1934 | #6 | #9 | |||
| 1935 | #7 | #9 | |||
| 1936 | #7 | #9 | |||
| 1937 | #7 | #8 | |||
| 1938 | #7 | #8 | |||
| 1939 | #8 | #11 | |||
| 1940 | #9 | #12 | |||
| 1941 | #10 | #14 | |||
| 1942 | #10 | #17 | |||
| 1943 | #11 | #17 | |||
| 1944 | #11 | #14 | |||
| 1945 | #12 | #22 | |||
| 1946 | #13 | #24 | |||
| 1947 | #13 | #26 | |||
| 1948 | #14 | #25 | |||
| 1949 | #13 | #28 | |||
| 1950 | #14 | #29 | |||
| 1951 | #15 | #26 | |||
| 1952 | #13 | #32 | |||
| 1953 | #14 | #33 | |||
| 1954 | #14 | #35 | |||
| 1955 | #14 | #34 | |||
| 1956 | #14 | #36 | |||
| 1957 | #15 | #37 | |||
| 1958 | #18 | #37 | |||
| 1959 | #19 | #37 | |||
| 1960 | #19 | #46 | |||
| 1961 | #22 | #48 | |||
| 1962 | #23 | #56 | |||
| 1963 | #25 | #55 | |||
| 1964 | #25 | #67 | #104 | ||
| 1965 | #26 | #64 | #97 | ||
| 1966 | #27 | #77 | #103 | ||
| 1967 | #27 | #82 | #100 | ||
| 1968 | #29 | #89 | #100 | ||
| 1969 | #30 | #95 | #112 | ||
| 1970 | #30 | #113 | #121 | ||
| 1971 | #34 | #129 | #124 | ||
| 1972 | #36 | #122 | #138 | ||
| 1973 | #38 | #155 | #147 | ||
| 1974 | #41 | #161 | #191 | ||
| 1975 | #42 | #161 | #174 | ||
| 1976 | #47 | #149 | #183 | ||
| 1977 | #46 | #137 | #144 | ||
| 1978 | #48 | #154 | #167 | ||
| 1979 | #51 | #221 | #188 | ||
| 1980 | #53 | #187 | #186 | ||
| 1981 | #56 | #190 | #177 | ||
| 1982 | #58 | #176 | #217 | ||
| 1983 | #60 | #238 | #180 | ||
| 1984 | #63 | #224 | #225 | ||
| 1985 | #66 | #191 | #238 | ||
| 1986 | #71 | #166 | #330 | ||
| 1987 | #70 | #324 | |||
| 1988 | #76 | #268 | #207 | ||
| 1989 | #82 | #282 | #263 | ||
| 1990 | #87 | ||||
| 1991 | #102 | #296 | #267 | #150 | |
| 1992 | #110 | #277 | #169 | ||
| 1993 | #118 | #327 | #177 | ||
| 1994 | #132 | #329 | #218 | ||
| 1995 | #155 | #232 | |||
| 1996 | #158 | #261 | |||
| 1997 | #173 | #510 | #259 | ||
| 1998 | #180 | #522 | #311 | ||
| 1999 | #192 | #570 | #304 | ||
| 2000 | #217 | #574 | #419 | #308 | |
| 2001 | #231 | #723 | #357 | ||
| 2002 | #252 | #743 | #458 | ||
| 2003 | #253 | #800 | #448 | #489 | |
| 2004 | #263 | #771 | #429 | ||
| 2005 | #289 | #792 | #465 | #519 | |
| 2006 | #303 | #833 | #580 | ||
| 2007 | #321 | #760 | #542 | ||
| 2008 | #333 | #607 | |||
| 2009 | #363 | #869 | #690 | ||
| 2010 | #377 | #764 | #582 | ||
| 2011 | #377 | #713 | #720 | ||
| 2012 | #400 | #906 | #810 | ||
| 2013 | #415 | #806 | |||
| 2014 | #419 | #719 | |||
| 2015 | #440 | #895 | #578 | ||
| 2016 | #489 | #741 | |||
| 2017 | #486 | #972 | |||
| 2018 | #524 | #858 | |||
| 2019 | #549 | #771 | #890 | ||
| 2020 | #609 | #781 | |||
| 2021 | #596 | ||||
| 2022 | #677 | #995 | |||
| 2023 | #659 | #989 | |||
| 2024 | #673 | ||||
| 2025 | #690 | #897 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Donald
- Donal
- Donold
- Donalt
- Donnald
- Donnal
- Donnel
- Dunnald
- Donalld
- Donnalld
Names Similar to Donald
Nicknames for Donald
- Don
- Donny
- Donnie
- Duck
Famous People Named Donald
| Donald Trump | 45 & 47th President of the United States |
| Donald Glover | Actor and musician |
| Donald Sutherland | Actor |
| Donald Bradman | Australian cricketer |
| Donald Cerrone | MMA fighter |
| Donald Faison | Actor |
| Donald Rumsfeld | Former U.S. Secretary of Defense |
| Donald Pleasence | Actor |
| Donald Byrd | Jazz trumpeter |
| Donald O'Connor | Actor and dancer |
| Donald Driver | Former NFL player |
| Donald McRae | Boxing journalist |
| Donald Duck | Disney character |
| Donald Knuth | Computer scientist and author |
| Donald Penn | NFL player |
| Donald Young | Tennis player |
| Donald Harrison Jr. | Jazz saxophonist |
| Donald Sterling | Former owner of the LA Clippers |
| Donald Glover Sr. | Donald Glover's father |
| Donald Fehr | Executive Director of the NHL Players' Association |
Characters Named Donald
| Donald Draper | Mad Men |
| Donald Duck | Disney |
| Donald Mallard | NCIS |
| Donald "Donny" Kerabatsos | The Big Lebowski |
| Donald "Duck" Dunn | The Blues Brothers |
| Donald "Donnie" Darko | Donnie Darko |
| Donald "Don" Quixote | Don Quixote |
| Donald "Don" Vito Corleone | The Godfather |
| Donald "Don" Jon Martello | Don Jon |
| Donald "Don" Eladio Vuente | Breaking Bad |
| Donald "Don" Lino | Shark Tale |
| Donald "Don" Barzini | The Godfather |
| Donald "Don" West | Lost in Space |
| Donald "Don" Johnson | Miami Vice |
| Donald "Don" Lockwood | Curtain Call |
| Donald "Don" Santiago | From Dusk Till Dawn |
| Donald "Don" Gately | Infinite Jest |
| Donald "Don" Hertzfeldt | World of Tomorrow |
| Donald "Don" Tillman | The Rosie Project |