The nameDonald
Donald is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
From the Gaelic Domhnall, often understood as "world ruler".
Origin
Scottish.
History
In France, Donald has been found since the 1910s, peaked in the late 1950s, stayed in use until the 1970s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Donald
Donald in France
1958peak year (45 births)
1,120babies named Donald in France since 1900
Donald was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 275 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Donald. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Donald in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Donald in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Donald mean?
From the Gaelic Domhnall, often understood as "world ruler".
What is the origin of the name Donald?
Scottish.
Is Donald a girl's or a boy's name?
Donald is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Donald?
Variants and related names of Donald include Donnie.