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Donn

Pronunciation
[Donn]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Brown: In Mythology The Irish Donn Was Known As King Of The Underworld.
Origin
Irish

Donn Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,553 baby boys have been named Donn. The name peaked in 1949 with 341 US births that year (rank #366). In 2024, ranked #12756 nationally — 12,390 places below its 1949 peak.

Top States for Donn

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Donn births are: California (690), Ohio (495), Illinois (346).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Donn

If you like Donn's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

4-Letter Names Starting with D

Names with Donn's exact length and starting letter: Dabi, Dace, Dack, Dada, Daeg.

Quick Facts About Donn

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
86
4-letter D-names in our dictionary
618
D-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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