Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: World Ruler, Ruler of the World, Brown Stranger
Pronunciation: DAH-nuhld, /ˈdɑnəld/, D AA N AH L D
Popularity Rank: #1,694
Comes from the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'ruler of the world'.
The name Donald is of Scottish origin and means World Ruler, Ruler of the World, Brown Stranger, World Mighty, Great Chief, Great, Chief. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Donald is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 93 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DAH-nuhld
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɑnəld/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AA N AH L D
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Donald is recorded 39,497 times globally, ranking it as the 1,694th most common name worldwide.
Donald is most prevalent in United States of America, with 17,104 occurrences, making it the 340th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Donald is found among 1 in every 106 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #340 | 1 : 106 |
| South Africa | #319 | 1 : 419 |
| United Kingdom | #584 | 1 : 211 |
| Nigeria | #577 | 1 : 478 |
| Cameroon | #172 | 1 : 285 |
| Canada | #486 | 1 : 300 |
| Hong Kong | #435 | 1 : 489 |
| Italy | #2,388 | 1 : 1,516 |
| Costa Rica | #406 | 1 : 220 |
| Malaysia | #2,669 | 1 : 4,200 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Donald from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 09:02 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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