—2024 rank
1946peak year
161,235babies named Don since 1880
▲ +3%5-year trend
Don popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Don mean?
A short form of Donald, from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, built on roots meaning 'world' and 'rule'. Used independently in America from the early 1900s.
OriginScottish Gaelic
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Don
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Famous Dons
- Don Knotts, actor
Spellings & variants
DonaldDonnie
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