Boy nameCurrently #3,812 in the USSteady
Donny
//ˈdɑni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19775 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Donny'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.
Donny's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Donny |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 37 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1938 | 63 |
| 1939 | 68 |
| 1940 | 74 |
| 1941 | 79 |
| 1942 | 95 |
| 1943 | 111 |
| 1944 | 130 |
| 1945 | 112 |
| 1946 | 165 |
| 1947 | 192 |
| 1948 | 216 |
| 1949 | 239 |
| 1950 | 211 |
| 1951 | 222 |
| 1952 | 237 |
| 1953 | 249 |
| 1954 | 280 |
| 1955 | 279 |
| 1956 | 224 |
| 1957 | 280 |
| 1958 | 289 |
| 1959 | 349 |
| 1960 | 358 |
| 1961 | 312 |
| 1962 | 299 |
| 1963 | 271 |
| 1964 | 286 |
| 1965 | 181 |
| 1966 | 195 |
| 1967 | 192 |
| 1968 | 177 |
| 1969 | 170 |
| 1970 | 150 |
| 1971 | 222 |
| 1972 | 236 |
| 1973 | 275 |
| 1974 | 231 |
| 1975 | 252 |
| 1976 | 414 |
| 1977 | 432 |
| 1978 | 308 |
| 1979 | 259 |
| 1980 | 257 |
| 1981 | 236 |
| 1982 | 202 |
| 1983 | 146 |
| 1984 | 132 |
| 1985 | 113 |
| 1986 | 102 |
| 1987 | 105 |
| 1988 | 100 |
| 1989 | 98 |
| 1990 | 115 |
| 1991 | 90 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 70 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 58 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Donny through the decades
- Donny peaked in 1977, when 432 babies were named Donny in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Donny has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Donny currently ranks #3,812 in the US and is holding steady.