Donn

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Donn

Gender: Masculine
Language: English, Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Donn is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Donnaidh, a nickname meaning “Brown,” “Dark.”

History:
Although belonging to the king of the underworld, Donn was a popular Irish Gaelic name, being found there from at least the early Middle Ages until the 19th century.

It is found in the United States in the mid-20th century, probably, however, merely as a variant of the name Don.

Pronunciation: don.

Alternates: Donne.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Donn F. Eisele (1930-1987)
American astronaut.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.006 % named Donn

Popularity of Donn:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1920: N/A
1920-1930: 875th most popular.
1930-1940: 985th most popular.
1940-1950: 595th most popular.
1950-1960: 590th most popular.
1960-1970: 760th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A