Donald

Rank 675th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Donald was 675th most popular baby name for boys and 1,380th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 402 babies were named Donald in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,333 babies in the United States were named Donald. Today, the average age of someone named Donald is around 62 to 67 years old.

The name "Donald" is not common today.

Nicknames for Donald include Don and Donny.

Donald Meaning & Origin

Donald is a traditional Gaelic name that means "ruler of the world," evoking leadership, strength, and wisdom.

The name Donald is described as strong-willed, confident and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Donald is pronounced do-nald in English. The name Donald has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Donald

Famous people named Donald include Walt Disney's iconic cartoon character Donald Duck and the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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