Boy · #8,836 in 2026

Donzel

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

Current Rank

#8,836

Peak Rank

#3,459 (1992)

Total Babies

246

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

2017

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3459

Peak Rank

246

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Donzel

Donzel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 18 Donzels were born — ranking #3,459 that year. As of 2026, Donzel ranks #8,836 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 246 Donzels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Donzel

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

Denzel
Denzil
Damsel
Donal
Donell
Tonsil
Tonsile
Donnell
Denial
Daniel
Diesel
Dazzle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Donzel

What does the name Donzel mean?

Donzel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Donzel in 2026?

In 2026, Donzel ranks #8,836 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Donzel most popular?

Donzel reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,459 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Donzel most popular?

Donzel has historically been most popular in West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Donzel.

Is Donzel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Donzel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Donzel include Barty, Carville, Dill. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Donzel

Donzel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 246 births in the dataset. Donzel's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,459. Use the chart and map above to compare Donzel'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.