Dondi
Every Dondi since 1956 — 1,141 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dondi
Dondi 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 1956, 1,141 American babies have been named Dondi — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1962, when 72 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 Dondi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dondi 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 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,703 |
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| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,084 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,993 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,116 | 8 | #4,821 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,599 | 9 | #4,233 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,413 | 24 | #1,964 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,464 | 30 | #1,553 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,588 | 47 | #1,083 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,260 | 17 | #1,994 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dondi in 2025?
Dondi 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 Dondi?
1,141 babies have been named Dondi in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dondi most popular?
Dondi peaked in 1962, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Dondi a boy or girl name?
Dondi is used for both: about 33% of babies named Dondi have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Dondi rising or falling?
Dondi has been roughly stable over the past decade.