Doni
Every Doni since 1946 — 823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Doni
Doni is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1946, 823 American babies have been named Doni — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1961, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Doni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Doni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,805 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,668 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,142 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,389 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,030 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,198 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,150 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,569 | 7 | #5,082 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,306 | 6 | #4,976 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,140 | 6 | #4,378 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,174 | 6 | #3,635 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,456 | — | — |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,354 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Doni
- Doni Soccer player · b. 1979
- Džoni Novak Soccer player · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Doni in 2025?
Doni did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Doni?
823 babies have been named Doni in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Doni most popular?
Doni peaked in 1961, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Doni a boy or girl name?
Doni is used for both: about 83% of babies named Doni have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Doni rising or falling?
Doni is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Doni?
Well-known people named Doni include Doni (soccer player), Džoni Novak (soccer player).