Dondi
Dondi is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Lady or owner; derived from the Latin 'dominus'.
Origin and history
Dondi is a rare masculine name of Italian origin, historically derived as a patronymic or pet form of names like Dondo or Raymond. It gained visibility in the mid-20th century, influenced in part by the popular comic strip 'Dondi', which debuted in 1955. It remains an uncommon choice in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
766 babies in the United States have been named Dondi since 1880. It ranks #3910 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32 %)
- CA (29.9 %)
- PA (15.5 %)
- OH (11.3 %)
- LA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 363 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dondi
- Dondi White: Artist, Graffiti Pioneer
Fun facts
- The name's popularity peaked in mid-20th century America following the creation of the comic strip 'Dondi' in 1955, which featured a young World War II orphan.
- In 1961, the comic strip was adapted into a feature film starring David Kory as the title character.