How old is someone named Donnell?
The average Donnell is 46 years old.
Half of all living Donnells are between 33 and 59.
When was Donnell popular?
Donnell peaked in 1970 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 26 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 102 | 0 |
| 1920s | 254 | 0 |
| 1930s | 412 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 706 | 330 |
| 1950s | 1,920 | 1,300 |
| 1960s | 2,621 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 2,750 | 2,500 |
| 1980s | 2,545 | 2,400 |
| 1990s | 1,819 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 1,261 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 737 | 730 |
| 2020s | 178 | 180 |
How many Donnells are still alive?
About 13,000 Donnells are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Donnell since 1912.
Most Donnells ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Donnell?
About one in three living Donnells are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Donnell an old name?
Somewhat. Donnell is older than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Donnell a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 93% of living Donnells are men, and 7% are women.
The women average 59 and the men 45.
Names the same age as Donnell
NAME TWIN
Donnell's name twin is Edwardo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Edwardo's age curve is the closest match to Donnell's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Donnell
How old is the average Donnell?
The average Donnell in the US is 46 years old. The median is 47, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Donnell?
About 13,000 Donnells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Donnell most popular?
In 1970, when about 310 baby boys were named Donnell.
Is Donnell a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 31% of living Donnells, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this