How Many People Are Named Donaciano?

Complete statistics for the name Donaciano: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Donaciano
Very Rare
Spanish

Donaciano means 'substitute' or 'replacement', a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 1,067,238 Americans have this name, making it very unique. The majority of people named Donaciano are over 60, giving it a vintage charm.

~309
Living in US
1 in 1,067,238
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Substitute
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resolute
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,888
Worldwide Bearers
#37,950
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
16,891
🇺🇸 United States
1,735
🇨🇴 Colombia
330
🇵🇦 Panama
164
🇧🇷 Brazil
154
🇪🇸 Spain
85
🇵🇭 Philippines
68
🇦🇷 Argentina
65
🇵🇪 Peru
62
🇭🇳 Honduras
59

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
309 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
46
Would be under 30 (8%)
183
Would be 30–60 (33%)
323
Would be over 60 (59%)

All 552 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Donaciano Through the Generations

Donaciano peaked in popularity in 1924 with 18 births, reflecting a time when this name was more commonly chosen. Today, there are 309 people named Donaciano living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that the name is held dear by older generations, maintaining its classic appeal through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 90
New Mexico 27
California 17

✨ Similar Names to Donaciano

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Donaciano's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Donaciano

How Many People Have the Name Donaciano?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 309 people in the United States currently share the name Donaciano. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,067,238 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Donaciano a Common or Rare Name?

Donaciano is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Donaciano Mean?

Donaciano means "substitute" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Donaciano in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Donaciano Most Popular?

The name Donaciano reached peak popularity in 1924, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Donaciano?

Approximately 309 people named Donaciano live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 552. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,067,238 Americans.

Is Donaciano a rare name?

Donaciano is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,067,238 Americans has this name.

What does the name Donaciano mean?

Donaciano means "substitute" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Donaciano more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Donaciano are male and 0% are female.

When was Donaciano most popular?

Donaciano peaked in 1924 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US309
All-Time Births552
1 in X1 in 1,067,238
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1924
World Rank#37,950
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.