boys' name · peaked 1994

Donaldo

Every Donaldo since 1959 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1994Boys
Rank 2025
#9,129
among boys
Babies in 2025
8
named Donaldo
Peak year
1994
22 babies
All-time total
347
since 1959

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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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.

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