Total births
296
Girls' name · since 1932
Donalyn
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 296 babies named Donalyn, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 296
- total births
- 1932–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
296 girls have been named Donalyn since 1932, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Donalyn recorded 296 times among girls since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1984.
- 296 total births
- 1932–1984 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
296 girls have been named Donalyn since 1932, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1984.
- 296
- total births
- 1932–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Donalyn was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
16 babies were named Donalyn in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Donalyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Donalyn's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Donalyn at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Donalyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1984
- Peak year (1958)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Donalyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Donalyn's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Donalyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
56 births
- 1950s
1950s
95 births
- 1960s
1960s
93 births
- 1970s
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 95 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Donalyn? ▼
Since 1932, Social Security records show 296 babies named Donalyn. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 16 births.
When was Donalyn most popular? ▼
Donalyn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
How long has the name Donalyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Donalyn since 1932 -- 53 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Donalyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Donna, Dona, Donnie, Donald, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Donalyn's data
- Donalyn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Donalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1932–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Donalyn: Baby Name Since 1932 - 296 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/donalyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Donalyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.