Boy
Donny
Donny means "world ruler", according to etymological references. It peaked back in the 1970s and has been gradually easing since. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. The name's best year yet was 1977.
EtymologyDiminutive of Donald
EtymologyMeaning "world ruler"
Births by decade
1900s
0
1910s
0
1920s
18
1930s
376
1940s
1,413
1950s
2,618
1960s
2,439
1970s
2,778
1980s
1,491
1990s
686
2000s
576
2010s
294
Peaked in the 1970s · 12,689 total U.S. births since 1900