Donnie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Ruler; World Leader

Background: The name Donnie originates from the Scottish name 'Donald,' which is derived from the Gaelic elements 'domhnall,' meaning 'world' and 'mac,' meaning 'ruler.' This name has variations in Irish contexts, showcasing its usage across different regions.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#439
Total births
67,971
Most popular decade
1950s (54,393 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-413 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

89.5% male 10.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1882
First year births
5
First year rank
#943
Peak year
1952
Peak year births
1,806
Peak rank
#156
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
93
Recent rank
#1,761

Female

First year
1880
First year births
20
First year rank
#367
Peak year
1943
Peak year births
154
Peak rank
#605
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#13,455

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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