Total births
171
Unisex name · since 1973
Donyea
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 171 babies named Donyea, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 171
- total births
- 1973–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
171 boys have been named Donyea since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Donyea has been recorded 171 times among boys since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2013.
- 171 total births
- 1973–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 boys have been named Donyea since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 171
- total births
- 1973–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Donyea was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
14 babies were named Donyea in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Donyea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Donyea's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Donyea at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Donyea popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2013
- Peak year (1998)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Donyea popularity over time - girls
97 total births recorded since 1988 (Donyea as girls' name)
Donyea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Donyea's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Donyea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
66 births
- 2000s
2000s
51 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 66 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Donyea? ▼
171 babies have been named Donyea since 1973. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1998 with 14 births.
When was Donyea most popular? ▼
Donyea was most popular in the 1990s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Is Donyea a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Donyea is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 171 births, and as a girl's name it has 97 births.
How long has the name Donyea been used? ▼
Records for Donyea go back to 1973, giving 41 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Donyea? ▼
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 Donyea's data
- Donyea's decade-level peak was the 1990s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- 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 Donyea
Nearby Names Like Donyea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Donyea
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 Donyea side by side: Donyea vs Donald Donyea vs Don Donyea 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, 1973–2013 (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. "Donyea: Baby Name Since 1973 - 171 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/donyea. 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 Donyea 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.