How Many People Are Named Donelle?
Complete statistics for the name Donelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Donelle is a very rare female name, with only 1,322 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 249,673 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 48 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 1,450 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Donelle Through the Generations
Over the decades, Donelle has seen a steady decline in popularity, with its peak occurring in 1979 when 48 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 1,322 people named Donelle living in the United States, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. Interestingly, the name's distribution across different age groups shows a fairly even spread, with 8% under 30, 67% aged 30-60, and 25% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Donelle's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Donelle
How Many People Have the Name Donelle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,322 people in the United States currently share the name Donelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 249,673 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Donelle a Common or Rare Name?
Donelle 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 Donelle Mean?
Donelle means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Donelle in SSA data, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.
When Was Donelle Most Popular?
The name Donelle reached peak popularity in 1979, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Donelle?
Approximately 1,322 people named Donelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,450. That works out to roughly 1 in 249,673 Americans.
Is Donelle a rare name?
Donelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 249,673 Americans has this name.
What does the name Donelle mean?
Donelle means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Donelle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 23% of people named Donelle are male and 77% are female.
When was Donelle most popular?
Donelle peaked in 1979 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.