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Donzell

Boy

Meaning of Donzell: Old French: 'young nobleman'

Donzell is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10133rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10133

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,073

First recorded 1919 · peak 1990

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 10 babies1982: 18 babies1983: 13 babies1984: 12 babies1985: 12 babies1986: 18 babies1987: 11 babies1988: 18 babies1989: 20 babies1990: 46 babies19901991: 34 babies1992: 26 babies1993: 28 babies1994: 22 babies1995: 14 babies1996: 13 babies1997: 19 babies1998: 18 babies1999: 13 babies2000: 20 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 12 babies2003: 8 babies2004: 17 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 9 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 6 babies2010: 13 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 5 babies2013: 8 babies2014: 7 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 0 babies2017: 10 babies2018: 9 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Donzell per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 46.

Gender split

98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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