Donzell
Every Donzell since 1919 — 1,073 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donzell
Donzell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,013 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 1,073 American babies have been named Donzell. Its peak came in 1990, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Donzell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donzell 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,013 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,641 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,974 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,017 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,330 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,720 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,827 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,918 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,006 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,771 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,697 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,448 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,380 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,447 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,367 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,262 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,851 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,053 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,826 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,604 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #3,960 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,341 |
| 1990 | — | — | 46 | #1,737 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,652 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,757 |
| 1975 | — | — | 19 | #2,310 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,654 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,008 |
| 1960 | — | — | 11 | #2,577 |
| 1955 | — | — | 14 | #2,164 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,240 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,941 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,701 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donzell in 2025?
Donzell ranked #11,013 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donzell?
1,073 babies have been named Donzell in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donzell most popular?
Donzell peaked in 1990, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Donzell a boy or girl name?
Donzell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donzell rising or falling?
Donzell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.