Donatello
Every Donatello since 1990 — 492 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donatello
Donatello is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,580 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 492 American babies have been named Donatello. Its peak came in 2022, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Donatello stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donatello year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,580 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,009 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,775 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,762 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,874 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,174 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,037 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,788 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,612 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,804 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,455 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,394 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,231 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,539 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,337 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,205 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,479 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,023 |
| 2005 | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,596 |
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| 1990 | 12 | #4,475 |
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Famous people named Donatello
- Donatello Painter · 1386–1466
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donatello in 2025?
Donatello ranked #4,580 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donatello?
492 babies have been named Donatello in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donatello most popular?
Donatello peaked in 2022, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Donatello a boy or girl name?
Donatello is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donatello rising or falling?
Donatello is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Donatello?
Well-known people named Donatello include Donatello (painter).