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).