NAME PROFILE
Donn
Donn is an Irish name meaning 'brown' or 'dark-haired.' It is often associated with characteristics of strength, stability, and a connection to the earth. People named Donn are typically seen as dependable and grounded, embodying a sense of reliability and warmth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,615 |
| Gender | Male (54% / 46%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1974 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%OH — 23%IL — 19%NY — 18%PA — 15%
Notable People
Donn Byrne (Author, *The Last of the Free Men*) · Donnel McGowan (Footballer) · Donn Davis (Film Producer, *The Matrix*) · Donnelly Rhodes (Actor, *Battlestar Galactica*) · Donncha O'Callaghan (Rugby Player)
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