Declining since 1991, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Donzell since 1924
Babies named Donzell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 128 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 169 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Donzell is a rare and modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1924. It reached its highest point of usage in 1990, when it was most frequently chosen for newborn boys. Since 1991, its popularity has steadily declined; by 2025, it had fallen to rank 10,695, with only about 1 in every 284,679 boys receiving the name. The name has no strong regional association, as it does not appear in any single state's top names lists. Donzell's construction follows a pattern of invented names that blend the common prefix Don with a distinctive suffix, similar to Darnell or Montrell, making it a unique choice with a modern feel.
Donzell first appears in U.S. records in the 1920s, peaking in popularity during the 1990s. It is likely a modern invention, possibly formed from the prefix Don- (a short form of Donald or a name element from Spanish don 'lord') plus the suffix -zell, similar to names like Darnell or Montrell. No traditional etymology is attested in historical naming sources.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Donnie, Zell
Variants: Donzell, Donzelle
Sibling names for Donzell
Names that share Donzell's style, for a brother or sister.
