Donald
Donald is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the world or ruler of all.
Origin and history
Donald is derived from the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'ruler of the world'. Historically used predominantly for males, it has seen occasional usage for females in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century. Today, female usage of the name in the U.S. is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
5,563 babies in the United States have been named Donald since 1880. It ranks #2298 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.6 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- PA (10.2 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 197 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,019 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,146 |
| 1940-1950 | 650 |
| 1950-1960 | 751 |
| 1960-1970 | 762 |
| 1970-1980 | 582 |
| 1980-1990 | 382 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 8 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Donnie, Donny, Don
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Proto-Celtic compounds meaning world-ruler.
- Most female usages of Donald in the U.S. occurred between the 1920s and 1940s.