Will my child share the name Donell with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Donell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Donell in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Donell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Donell is declining: down 135 places since 2008, to #3,822 in 2013. It peaked at #579 in 2000.

Is Donell a good choice for a distinctive name?

Donell is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Donell a popular baby name in the United States?

Donell does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3822

Donell

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Donell is a distinctive choice, ranked #3822 in 2013. Your child is likely to be the only Donell in their class.

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UK Rank 2013

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About the Name Donell

Donell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1504 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #579 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Donell is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Donell in their class.