How Many People Are Named Donie?

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

Donie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Donie is a very rare female name, with only 174 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,892,821 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Donie are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~174
Living in US
1 in 1,892,821
Americans
1895
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dona
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Classic Mature Reserved Dignified
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,239
Worldwide Bearers
#106,467
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,489
🇮🇪 Ireland
796
🇺🇸 United States
700
🇮🇩 Indonesia
527
🇨🇩 DR Congo
377
🇨🇬 Congo
59
🇭🇹 Haiti
52
🇹🇼 Taiwan
30
🇿🇦 South Africa
26
🇲🇾 Malaysia
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
65 (37%)
♀ Female
110 (63%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 109
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
33
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,045
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 1,078 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: 1895

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
93

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

📜 Donie Through the Generations

Donie has been around since the late 19th century, peaking in popularity in 1895 with 25 births. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable, with most of the name's bearers now in their senior years. With an average age of 109, it's safe to say that Donie is a classic, old-school name that's seen a lot of history.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 12
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Donie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Donie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Donie

How Many People Have the Name Donie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 174 people in the United States currently share the name Donie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,892,821 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Donie a Common or Rare Name?

Donie 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 Donie Mean?

Donie means "creative variant of Dona" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Donie in SSA data, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

When Was Donie Most Popular?

The name Donie reached peak popularity in 1895, with 25 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 Donie?

Approximately 174 people named Donie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,078. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,892,821 Americans.

Is Donie a rare name?

Donie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,892,821 Americans has this name.

What does the name Donie mean?

Donie means "creative variant of Dona" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Donie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 37% of people named Donie are male and 63% are female.

When was Donie most popular?

Donie peaked in 1895 with 25 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 US174
All-Time Births1,078
1 in X1 in 1,892,821
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age109
Peak Year1895
World Rank#106,467
Male %37%
Female %63%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.