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Donnell is an Irish name meaning 'world ruler', derived from the Old Irish 'Domhnall'. It has evolved through various forms in the Irish language. The name is associated with strength and cultural identity, particularly within Irish communities. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries. Notable figures with this name include comedian Donnell Rawlings and R&B singer-songwriter Donnell Jones.

The name Donnell is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Donnell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Donnell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1847th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1053rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 581st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 515th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 660th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1271st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2537th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3793rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2501st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2846th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8847th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Donnell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.