Doniel
Every Doniel since 1953 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Doniel
Doniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,529 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 416 American babies have been named Doniel. Its peak came in 1973, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Doniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Doniel 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,529 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,806 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,000 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,546 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,131 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,790 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,713 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,563 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #8,993 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,103 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,908 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,110 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,153 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,861 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,540 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,192 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,357 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,192 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,598 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,984 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,232 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,494 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,304 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,234 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,050 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Doniel in 2025?
Doniel ranked #12,529 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Doniel?
416 babies have been named Doniel in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Doniel most popular?
Doniel peaked in 1973, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Doniel a boy or girl name?
Doniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Doniel rising or falling?
Doniel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.