NAME PROFILE
Donal
Donal is of Irish origin, meaning 'ruler of the world.' It conveys strength, leadership, and a sense of adventure, reflecting a personality that is both confident and charismatic.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,712 |
| Gender | Male (25% / 75%) |
| Peak year | 1931 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 1979 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 30%CA — 22%OK — 19%NY — 17%WV — 12%
Notable People
Donal Logue (Actor, *Gotham*) · Donal Skehan (Chef and TV presenter) · Donal O'Keeffe (Irish journalist) · Donal MacIntyre (Investigative journalist) · Donal Ryan (Author, *The Spinning Heart*)
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