boys' name 1930–2017

Donald

Donald is losing ground — from #8 in 1930 to #1200 in 2017.

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#1200 last ranked in 2017
1 registration that year
4,283 total 1930–2017

Note: Donald hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 110 to 1 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1960 (261 registrations).

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Peak 1960 · 261
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 31

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Donald was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Donald popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #803)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Donald — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

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1 #803
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In 2017: 1 baby named Donald across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Donald?
Between 1930 and 2017, Donald was registered for 4,283 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Donald a popular name in Australia?
Donald has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #1200 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.