Donald
Donald is a distinctive choice, ranked #1466 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Donald in their class.
About the Name Donald
Donald is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2253 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #680 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Donald is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Donald in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #672, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Donald
- James Donald — James Robert MacGeorge Donald was a Scottish actor.
- Donald Trump Jr. — Donald John Trump Jr., often nicknamed Don Jr., is an American businessman and activist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Donald
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Donald
Almost certainly the only Donald in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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