Donzell
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,730 in 1990
6 babies were named Donzell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Donzell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donzell, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donzell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonzell first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,730. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonzell was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendDonzell has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Donzell
Donzell is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Donzell for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 81 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,730 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,363,636 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 378,788 boys |
| 1950s | 6.3 | 158,228 boys |
| 1960s | 6.3 | 159,744 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 96,618 boys |
| 1980s | 8.1 | 124,224 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 84,388 boys |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 211,416 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 606,061 boys |
Other spellings of Donzell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Donzell
What is the origin of the name Donzell?
Donzell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Donzell a boy or girl name?
Donzell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donzell?
Donzell ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,730).