Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Doniel

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#3,168 (1979)
Total Babies
404
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
1973
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#6667
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Doniel

Doniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1953, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 13 Doniels were born — ranking #3,168 that year. As of 2026, Doniel ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 404 Doniels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Doniel

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Doniel

What does the name Doniel mean?
Doniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Doniel in 2026?
In 2026, Doniel ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Doniel most popular?
Doniel reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #3,168 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Doniel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Doniel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Doniel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doniel include Nicklos, Lamorris, Labaron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Doniel

Doniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 404 births in the dataset. Doniel's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #3,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Doniel'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.