Donnie
Donnie is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the world; world mighty.
Origin and history
Donnie is a diminutive of Donald, originating from the Gaelic name Domhnall. It means ruler of the world or world mighty. In the United States, it enjoyed significant popularity in the mid-20th century as both a standalone given name and a nickname.
Popularity in the United States
60,928 babies in the United States have been named Donnie since 1880. It ranks #445 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1407.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- NC (9.6 %)
- KY (8.1 %)
- TN (7.3 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 50 |
| 1900-1910 | 70 |
| 1910-1920 | 301 |
| 1920-1930 | 722 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,229 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,986 |
| 1950-1960 | 17,171 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,890 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,468 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,826 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,196 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,391 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,079 |
| 2020-2029 | 531 |
Famous people named Donnie
- Donnie Wahlberg: Singer, Actor
- Donnie Donnie Donnie: Baseball Player, Manager
Fun facts
- Donnie derives from Donald, which comes from the Old Gaelic elements meaning 'world' and 'rule'.
- Donnie was most commonly given as a formal first name in the United States during the 1930s through the 1960s.