Donny

Donny 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 29 boys in the United States.

Donny at a glance

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

About the name Donny

Donny 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, Donny first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #377 in 1976, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 12,857 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Donny in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#377 in 1976
Peak year
1977
Babies named Donny in 2024
29
Total since 1880
12,857

Donny in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1108 in 2023
Babies named Donny in 2025
17
Total since 1996
251

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Donny mean?

The meaning of Donny 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 Donny a boy or girl name?

Donny is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Donny?

Donny comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Donny?

Donny first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #377 in 1976, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].