Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Donaldson
//ˈdɑnəldsən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19649 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
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Donaldson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Donaldson |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
Donaldson through the decades
- Donaldson peaked in 1964, when 8 babies were named Donaldson in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1942–1998), use of Donaldson has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.