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How Many People Are Named Donnell?
Estimated people named Donnell living in the U.S. today
12,897
Gender distribution
94% male · 6% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 15,279
- Peak year: 1970 (307 births)
- Estimated living today: 12,897
Donnell by age group — who carries the name today?
Donnell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Donnell
Donnell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 15,279 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 12,897 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 26,502 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Donnells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Donnell in the US?
An estimated 12,897 people named Donnell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Donnell rare — about 1 in 26,502 Americans.
Is Donnell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Donnell is 94% male and 6% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Donnell most popular?
Donnell peaked in 1970, when 307 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Donnell?
Donnell ranks #2,060 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).