Donnel
Donnel is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
World ruler or dark chief.
Origin and history
Donnel is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, derived as a variant of Donnell or Donald. It historically carries meanings related to leadership and ruler of the world. In the United States, it has been a rare choice, with most recorded uses occurring during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
776 babies in the United States have been named Donnel since 1880. It ranks #3900 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (61.1 %)
- CA (38.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Donnel
- Donnel Pumphrey: Football player
Fun facts
- Donnel traces back to the Scottish and Irish Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning world ruler.
- Fewer than 1,000 males in total have been registered with the given name Donnel in U.S. records since 1880.