Total births
766
Unisex name · since 1956
Dondi
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 766 babies named Dondi, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 766
- total births
- 1956–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
766 boys have been named Dondi since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dondi has been recorded 766 times among boys since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2002.
- 766 total births
- 1956–2002 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
766 boys have been named Dondi since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2002.
- 766
- total births
- 1956–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Dondi was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
50 babies were named Dondi in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Dondi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dondi splits its recorded history at 1976: 23% of all births land in the more recent half, 77% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dondi at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Dondi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2002
- Peak year (1961)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Dondi popularity over time - girls
375 total births recorded since 1956 (Dondi as girls' name)
Dondi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dondi's strongest decade.
363 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Dondi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 89
1950s
89 births
- 1960s
1960s
363 births
- 1970s
1970s
178 births
- 1980s 76
1980s
76 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 363 births (47% of all-time use).
How Dondi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dondi's total volume
Dondi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dondi by state
Where Dondi concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 31 | 4.0% |
| #2 | California | | 29 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Dondi's total US births 4.0%
Even split
31 of 766 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dondi? ▼
766 babies have been named Dondi since 1956. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1961 with 50 births.
When was Dondi most popular? ▼
Dondi was most popular in the 1960s decade with 363 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Dondi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dondi are New York (31 births), California (29 births), Pennsylvania (15 births).
Is Dondi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dondi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 766 births, and as a girl's name it has 375 births.
How long has the name Dondi been used? ▼
Dondi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 47 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Dondi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Donald, Don, Donovan, Donnie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dondi's data
- Dondi's decade-level peak was the 1960s (363 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Dondis (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Dondi
Nearby Names Like Dondi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dondi
Donald Boy
#673 1,414,824 births
Don Boy
#1776 167,632 births
Donovan Boy
#506 61,684 births
Donnie Boy
#1769 60,928 births
Donte Boy
#1964 15,695 births
Compare Dondi side by side: Dondi vs Donald Dondi vs Don Dondi vs Donovan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1956–2002 (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. "Dondi: Baby Name Since 1956 - 766 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dondi. 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 Dondi 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 July 2026.