Holding steady.
Popularity of Dondi since 1956
Babies named Dondi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 | 89 |
| 1960s | 169 | 363 |
| 1970s | 143 | 178 |
| 1980s | 51 | 76 |
| 1990s | 0 | 54 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dondi is an American name that emerged in the 1950s and reached its peak popularity in 1965, the year it ranked highest among recorded births. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1956, and its usage has since declined to very low levels. The name's trajectory shows it was a modest favorite during the mid-century, but it has not seen a revival. As a relatively rare name, Dondi carries a retro feel associated with post-war American culture.
Dondi first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century. It was popularized by the comic strip and film 'Dondi' (1955), which featured an Italian orphan boy. The name may be a diminutive form of Don or Donald, or an invented name created to sound catchy and youthful. It saw a brief peak in the 1960s before declining. Its origin is not clearly traced to any traditional naming system.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Donny, Di, D
Variants: Dondie, Dondy
Sibling names for Dondi
Names that share Dondi's style, for a brother or sister.
