Donaldo
Every Donaldo since 1959 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donaldo
Donaldo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,129 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 347 American babies have been named Donaldo. Its peak came in 1994, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Donaldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donaldo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,129 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,941 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,007 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,076 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,665 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,933 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,824 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,916 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,076 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,967 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,317 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,340 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,842 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,362 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,863 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,387 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,902 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,875 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,488 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,134 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,368 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,109 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donaldo in 2025?
Donaldo ranked #9,129 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donaldo?
347 babies have been named Donaldo in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donaldo most popular?
Donaldo peaked in 1994, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Donaldo a boy or girl name?
Donaldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donaldo rising or falling?
Donaldo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.