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Donnell

Donnell is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Donnell?

Recorded births named Donnell by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	15,305 births
England & Wales since 1996	133 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.

Donnell's popularity over time

Babies named Donnell per year — United States (1912–2025). United States peaked in 1970 (307/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2000 (17/yr).

When was Donnell popular?

Donnell reached its peak in 1970, when it was the #1021 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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