Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Dondrell

Name: Popularity of the name Dondrell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dondrell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,921

Peak Rank

#5,288 (1997)

Total Babies

107

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2007

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#5288

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dondrell

Dondrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 11 Dondrells were born — ranking #5,288 that year. As of 2026, Dondrell ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 107 Dondrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dondrell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dondrell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dodrill
Tendril
Dandle
Deandra
Dandruf
Diedral
Dotterel
Dendra
Dindle
Tendre
Dental
Dandruff

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dondrell

What does the name Dondrell mean?

Dondrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dondrell in 2026?

In 2026, Dondrell ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dondrell most popular?

Dondrell reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #5,288 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Dondrell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dondrell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dondrell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dondrell include Datron, Dontra, Fredis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dondrell

Dondrell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 107 births in the dataset. Dondrell's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #5,288. Use the chart and map above to compare Dondrell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.