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Donnie is an English name derived from the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler'. It evolved through historical forms such as Donald, ultimately becoming the modern diminutive Donnie. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and approachability, and it does not have a biblical relevance. Donnie has gained popularity in recent years, especially in informal settings.

The name Donnie is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Donnie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Donnie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 955th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 234th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 180th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 273rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 547th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1144th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1662nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 711th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 644th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1054th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2497th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7211th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19592nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22988th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Donnie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.