9,570births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1974Peak · Ireland
#314Northern Ireland 2025
Donal is a boy name family recorded 9,570 times in 4 countries since 1909. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#314 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1974, at 323.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Donal
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donal | English | 5,545 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #509 | 1974 | ▼ 40 % |
| Donal | English | 3,712 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1931 | – |
| Donal | English | 272 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #314 | 2004 | ▼ 42 % |
| Donal | English | 41 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2001 | – |
Questions about Donal
How popular is the name Donal?
In 2025 it ranked #314 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 9,570 births across 4 countries.
When was Donal most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1974, at 323.7 births per 100,000.
Is Donal a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Donal is a boy name.