Don
5 countries#1793 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Don was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
168,839 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1793 · peaked in 1946 with 4,130 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,374 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 1923 with 34 births
Most common in: 20, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
329 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
216 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2005 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
110 births recorded 1974–1998 · peaked in 1974 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Don’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1054 | — |
| 2007 | #1332 | ↓278 |
| 2008 | #1303 | ↑29 |
| 2009 | #1290 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #1470 | ↓180 |
| 2011 | #1448 | ↑22 |
| 2012 | #1617 | ↓169 |
| 2013 | #1352 | ↑265 |
| 2014 | #1456 | ↓104 |
| 2015 | #1444 | ↑12 |
| 2016 | #1563 | ↓119 |
| 2017 | #1725 | ↓162 |
| 2018 | #1498 | ↑227 |
| 2019 | #1762 | ↓264 |
| 2020 | #1716 | ↑46 |
| 2021 | #1635 | ↑81 |
| 2022 | #1551 | ↑84 |
| 2023 | #1744 | ↓193 |
| 2024 | #1776 | ↓32 |
| 2025 | #1793 | ↓17 |
Frequently asked questions about Don
Is Don a popular name?
Yes — Don currently ranks #1793 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Don more common for boys or girls?
Don is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Don most popular?
Don peaked in 1946 in United States, with 4,130 recorded births that year.
Is Don rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Don’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #283 in 1880 to #1793 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Don?
At least 170,542 babies have been recorded with the name Don across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Don popular in more than one country?
Yes — Don appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Don?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Don include Asael, Auden, Donnie, Ean.
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