Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Donley
//ˈdɑnli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19346 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Donley's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Donley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Donley |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
Donley through the decades
- Donley peaked in 1934, when 21 babies were named Donley in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1962–1994), use of Donley has fallen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.