Donelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Donelle has its roots in the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler'. It evolved through historical forms like Donald before emerging in modern English. The name is associated with traits of leadership and creativity, while having no biblical relevance.
The name Donelle is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Donelle has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Donelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4308th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4804th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11055th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21250th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8441st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2891st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2523rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5255th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19592nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Donelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Donelle"
Pronunciation
/dəˈnɛl/
Origin
English
Etymology
Donelle is a diminutive form derived from the name Donald, which itself comes from the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler'.
Meaning
world ruler
Language Evolution
Domhnall (Gaelic), Donald (Old Scottish), Donelle (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Donelle emerged as a variant in the 20th century, gaining popularity as a feminine form of Donald.
Variants & Derivatives
Don, Donnelly, Donna
Modern Popularity & Image
Donelle is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Donelle Dadigan (American entrepreneur), Donelle McGhee (American poet)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Donelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Donelle"
"Donelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4308th of 10718 | 93 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4804th of 16616 | 154 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11055th of 24088 | 69 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21250th of 23106 | 7 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8441st of 9107 | 7 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6436th of 9204 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2891st of 12526 | 307 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2523rd of 19264 | 489 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5255th of 27321 | 258 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19592nd of 35406 | 42 |
Regional Popularity of "Donelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Donelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
76.54% 2124th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - |
57.05% 2307th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Donelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Donelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.