Donnell
Meaning
“Irish surname, traditionally 'world mighty'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Donnell peaked in the 1950s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Donnell
People given the name Donnell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Donnell deep dive
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