Will my child share the name Donnell with classmates?

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

Is Donnell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Donnell is declining: down 1,623 places since 2010, to #4,023 in 2016. It peaked at #918 in 2000.

Is Donnell a good choice for a distinctive name?

Donnell 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 Donnell a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4023

Donnell

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Donnell is a distinctive choice, ranked #4023 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Donnell in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

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About the Name Donnell

Donnell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1747 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #918 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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