How Many People Are Named Donel?
Complete statistics for the name Donel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Donel is a very rare male name, with only 451 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 732,470 Americans. The majority of those named Donel are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 721 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Donel Through the Generations
Donel has seen its peak popularity in 1970 when 23 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now more commonly found among the older generation. With 38 under-30, 263 aged 30-60, and 420 over 60, the name skews heavily towards older individuals, reflecting its vintage charm and less frequent use among younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Donel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Donel
How Many People Have the Name Donel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 146 people in the United States currently share the name Donel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Donel a Common or Rare Name?
Donel 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 Donel Mean?
Donel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Donel in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Donel Most Popular?
The name Donel reached peak popularity in 1970, with 23 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 Donel?
Approximately 146 people named Donel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 146. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,270,201 Americans.
Is Donel a rare name?
Donel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans has this name.
What does the name Donel mean?
Donel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Donel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Donel are male and 6% are female.
When was Donel most popular?
Donel peaked in 1970 with 23 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.