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Donald

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Meaning

"World Ruler"

Anglicized from Gaelic Domhnall, it combines elements for world and rule and is historically common in Scotland.

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Popularity History of Donald

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#672Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#672

Donald was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-14

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Donald Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Donald

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish Gaelic, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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