Donnie

Donnie is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 93 boys in the United States.

Donnie at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒni/

About the name Donnie

Donnie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Donnie first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #150 in 1950, and in 2024 93 babies received the name — 60,839 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Donnie in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#150 in 1950
Peak year
1952
Babies named Donnie in 2024
93
Total since 1880
60,839

Donnie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#754 in 2023
Babies named Donnie in 2025
32
Total since 1996
458

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Donnie mean?

The meaning of Donnie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Donnie a boy or girl name?

Donnie is a boy name. In 2024, 93 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Donnie?

Donnie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Donnie?

Donnie first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #150 in 1950, and 93 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Donnie?

Donnie is pronounced /ˈdɒni/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.