How Many People Are Named Donnie?
Complete statistics for the name Donnie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Donnie, a rare male name, stands out with just 1 in 7,323 Americans bearing it today. That's around 45,064 people in the US, making it quite unique. With most folks over 60, it's clear this name leans towards the older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 67,951 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: 1952Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Donnie Through the Generations
Donnie has been a name that peaked in popularity back in 1952, when there were 1,913 births. Over the decades, its usage has slowly declined, becoming more of an old-school choice. Today, the majority of people named Donnie are over 60, with 47,459 individuals in this age group, compared to 3,503 under 30 and 16,989 aged between 30 and 60. This trend reflects a name that's deeply rooted in past generations but isn't as commonly chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Donnie
Donald is a Scottish masculine given name. It is derived from the Gaelic name Dòmhnall. This comes from the Proto-Celtic *Dumno-ualos. The final -d in Donald is partly derived from a misinterpretation of the Gaelic pronunciation by English speakers. A short form of Donald is Don, and pet forms of Donald include Donnie and Donny. The feminine given name Donella is derived from Donald.…
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📄 About the Name Donnie
How Many People Have the Name Donnie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 45,064 people in the United States currently share the name Donnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,323 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Donnie a Common or Rare Name?
Donnie is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Donnie in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Donnie Most Popular?
The name Donnie reached peak popularity in 1952, with 1,913 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Donnie?
Approximately 45,064 people named Donnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 67,951. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,323 Americans.
Is Donnie a rare name?
Donnie is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,323 Americans has this name.
What does the name Donnie mean?
The meaning and origin of Donnie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Donnie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Donnie are male and 6% are female.
When was Donnie most popular?
Donnie peaked in 1952 with 1,913 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.