Donal is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 3,712 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 69 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 5,491 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Donal per year — Ireland (1964–2025). Ireland peaked in 1974 (214/yr) · United States peaked in 1930 (98/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2001 (7/yr).
Donal reached its peak in 1930, when it was the #1286 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.
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