Donell
Donell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
World ruler or proud chief; a modern spelling variant of Donald.
Origin and history
Donell is a masculine given name, primarily derived as a variant of the Scottish and Irish name Donald, meaning 'ruler of the world'. It can also function as a modern variant spelling influenced by names like Don. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century and remains an uncommon choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,827 babies in the United States have been named Donell since 1880. It ranks #1764 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- IL (17.3 %)
- NY (14.9 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- MS (6.8 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 107 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 275 |
| 1950-1960 | 752 |
| 1960-1970 | 724 |
| 1970-1980 | 812 |
| 1980-1990 | 715 |
| 1990-2000 | 515 |
| 2000-2010 | 442 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Donell
- Donell Jones: Singer, Songwriter
- Donell Rawlings: Comedian, Actor
Nicknames
Don, Donny
Fun facts
- Donell developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional Gaelic name Donald (Domhnall).
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.