Name Legacy

Don

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Don was most popular in 1946, when 4,130 American babies were given the name — ranking #163 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,832, with 89 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 168,839 people named Don.

Most popular in1946
Rank that year#163
Births that year4,130
Total since 1880168,839

Don over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Don’s peak in 1946. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Gaelic · short form of Donald, "world ruler"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org