Donell
- Pronunciation
- [Do-nell]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Donald Great Chief.
- Origin
- Irish
Donell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,814 baby boys have been named Donell. The name peaked in 1959 with 99 US births that year (rank #770). In 2024, ranked #9194 nationally — 8,424 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Donell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Donell births are: Illinois (329), New York (283), California (194).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Donell
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6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Donell's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Donell
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Donell against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).