Holding steady.
Popularity of Dornell since 1947
Babies named Dornell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dornell is an exceptionally rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1947. Its peak usage occurred in 1960, when the name saw its highest number of recorded births, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally. In the most recent data from 2025, Dornell continues to be used sporadically, with its trajectory described as stable. The name is almost exclusively given to boys. While its exact origins are unclear, Dornell likely emerged as a modern coinage or a variant of names like Dorrell or Darnell, reflecting mid-20th-century American naming trends. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, with no strong association to any particular state or region in the U.S.
Dornell is a rare given name that first appeared in the United States in 1947, with its peak usage in 1960. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the surname Dornell or as a variation of Dorrell, which itself may be a variant of Darnell. The name has seen sporadic use since then, with no clear etymological root in existing naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dornell
Names that share Dornell's style, for a brother or sister.
