Donyae
Every Donyae since 1990 — 558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donyae
Donyae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,536 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 558 American babies have been named Donyae — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Donyae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donyae 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 | #12,536 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,850 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,884 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,099 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,010 | 6 | #11,140 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,529 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,831 | 5 | #12,715 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,567 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,574 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,641 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,785 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,910 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,612 | 5 | #12,779 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,855 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,027 | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,905 | 14 | #5,999 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,462 | 17 | #5,138 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,235 | 16 | #5,095 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,176 | 24 | #3,764 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,311 | 14 | #5,346 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,947 | 18 | #4,364 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,344 | 22 | #3,750 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,909 | 11 | #6,024 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,072 | 12 | #4,879 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,811 | 5 | #8,485 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donyae in 2025?
Donyae ranked #12,536 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 Donyae?
558 babies have been named Donyae in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donyae most popular?
Donyae peaked in 2002, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Donyae a boy or girl name?
Donyae is used for both: about 42% of babies named Donyae have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Donyae rising or falling?
Donyae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.