Total births
354
Unisex name · since 1966
Donyale
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 354 babies named Donyale, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 354
- total births
- 1966–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
354 girls have been named Donyale since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Donyale recorded 354 times among girls since 1966, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2004.
- 354 total births
- 1966–2004 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
354 girls have been named Donyale since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2004.
- 354
- total births
- 1966–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Donyale was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
45 babies were named Donyale in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Donyale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Donyale splits its recorded history at 1978: 24% of all births land in the more recent half, 76% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Donyale at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Donyale popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2004
- Peak year (1969)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Donyale popularity over time - boys
79 total births recorded since 1968 (Donyale as boys' name)
Donyale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Donyale's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Donyale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
138 births
- 1970s
1970s
145 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 145 births (41% of all-time use).
Donyale by state
Where Donyale concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 43 | 12.1% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 9 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.4% |
Michigan share of Donyale's total US births 12.1%
Even split
43 of 354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Donyale? ▼
Donyale has been given to 354 babies in the U.S. since 1966, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 45 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Donyale most popular? ▼
Donyale was most popular in the 1970s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Donyale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Donyale are Michigan (43 births), California (13 births), New York (9 births).
Is Donyale a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Donyale is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 354 births, and as a boy's name it has 79 births.
How long has the name Donyale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Donyale since 1966 -- 39 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Donyale? ▼
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 Donyale's data
- Donyale's decade-level peak was the 1970s (145 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Donyales (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Donyale
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Donyale
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Donnie Girl
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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, 1966–2004 (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. "Donyale: Baby Name Since 1966 - 354 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/donyale. 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 Donyale 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.