Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Dornell

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

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#2,211 (1960)

Total Babies

298

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1947

First Year

2005

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2211

Peak Rank

298

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dornell

Dornell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1947, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 14 Dornells were born — ranking #2,211 that year. As of 2026, Dornell ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 298 Dornells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s 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 Dornell

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

Darnel
Darnall
Diurnal
Doornail
Darnell
Durrell
Tarnal
Donal
Donell
Dharna
Dowral
Dental

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dornell

What does the name Dornell mean?

Dornell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dornell in 2026?

In 2026, Dornell ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dornell most popular?

Dornell reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,211 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Dornell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dornell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dornell include Rody, Samule, Griff. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dornell

Dornell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 298 births in the dataset. Dornell's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,211. Use the chart and map above to compare Dornell'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.