Holding steady.
Popularity of Donney since 1948
Babies named Donney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donney is a variant spelling of Donnie, itself a diminutive of Donald. First recorded in the United States in 1948, the name saw its peak usage in 1954, reflecting a mid-century preference for friendly, informal nicknames. Since then, its use has remained stable but very rare, with no recorded births in recent years that would place it on the Social Security Administration's top 1000 list. Despite its scarcity, Donney retains a classic feel, echoing the popularity of its parent name Donald during the early to mid 20th century.
Donney is a diminutive form of Donald, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, composed of the elements 'domhan' meaning 'world' and 'val' meaning 'rule'. The name Donald has been used in Scotland since the Middle Ages and was borne by several kings. Donney emerged as a familiar short form in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Donny
Sibling names for Donney
Names that share Donney's style, for a brother or sister.
