Donel
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Donel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
721 births recorded 1916–2014 · peaked in 1970 with 23 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Donel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #4961 | — |
| 1982 | #5003 | ↓42 |
| 1984 | #5561 | ↓558 |
| 1985 | #5147 | ↑414 |
| 1986 | #4853 | ↑294 |
| 1987 | #6951 | ↓2098 |
| 1988 | #5200 | ↑1751 |
| 1989 | #6941 | ↓1741 |
| 1990 | #5823 | ↑1118 |
| 1991 | #5942 | ↓119 |
| 1992 | #6128 | ↓186 |
| 1994 | #5452 | ↑676 |
| 1995 | #5124 | ↑328 |
| 1996 | #7971 | ↓2847 |
| 1997 | #8110 | ↓139 |
| 2000 | #7416 | ↑694 |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↓1499 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓3316 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓56 |
| 2014 | #10717 | ↑1570 |
Frequently asked questions about Donel
Is Donel a popular name?
Donel has 721 recorded births in United States between 1916 and 2014, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Donel more common for boys or girls?
Donel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Donel most popular?
Donel peaked in 1970 in United States, with 23 recorded births that year.
Is Donel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Donel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3516 in 1916 to #10717 in 2014.
How many babies have been named Donel?
At least 732 babies have been recorded with the name Donel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Donel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Donel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.