Donnie
How to say it: DON-ee · /ˈdɑni/
Diminutive of Donald; from Scottish Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning 'world ruler'.
Donnie was the 1,482nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 89 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,407 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,482 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 89 |
| Share of births | 1 in 37,251 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,407 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Donnie peaked in the 1950s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Donnie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Donnie
- Donnie Yen (born 1963)Hong Kong actor, film director and martial artist
- Donnie Wahlberg (born 1969)American musician, singer, producer and actor
- Donnie Van Zant (born 1952)American singer
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