Donell is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 5,418 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 174 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 Donell per year — United States (1915–2025). United States peaked in 1959 (110/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2000 (32/yr).
Donell reached its peak in 1959, when it was the #1699 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.
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