Donald
Donald is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic "Domhnall," meaning "ruler of the world" or "world mighty." It has strong Celtic roots and has been borne by Scottish kings and clan chiefs throughout history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 392. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 788
- 2012: 729
- 2013: 711
- 2014: 738
- 2015: 696
- 2016: 625
- 2017: 603
- 2018: 541
- 2019: 513
- 2020: 450
- 2021: 468
- 2022: 403
- 2023: 415
- 2024: 408
- 2025: 395
- 2026 (projected): 392
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Scottish heritage with royal associations
- •Popular mid-20th century, now considered vintage
- •The nickname Don has a sophisticated, distinguished feel
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Statistics
1,414,824
Total births since 1880
1934
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