Don

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Don

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Don can come from several sources.
1. Usually, it is short for Donald, the English form of a Celtic name, Domhnall. It originally meant “World Ruler” from “dubno” (world) and “val” (ruler) or “walos” (mighty).
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2. It is an alternate form of Donn, an Irish Gaelic name meaning “Brown.” It was used in Ireland from the Middle Ages until the 19th century.
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3. It comes from “don” a Spanish title similar to the English “Sir” (as in Don Juan, or Sir John).

History:
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Pronunciation: don.

Alternates: Donnie, Donny.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Don Carter (1926-)
American professional bowler.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.145 % named Don
0.041 % named Donnie
0.009 % named Donny

Popularity of Don:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 216th most popular.
1910-1920: 171st most popular.
1920-1930: 110th most popular.
1930-1940: 57th most popular.
1940-1950: 87th most popular.
1950-1960: 115th most popular.
1960-1970: 146th most popular.
1970-1980: 247th most popular.
1980-1990: 360th most popular.
1990: 567th most popular.
1991: 554th most popular.
1992: 606th most popular.
1993: 595th most popular.
1994: 692nd most popular.
1995: 601st most popular.
1996: 707th most popular.
1997: 776th most popular.
1998: 764th most popular.
1999: 813th most popular.
2000: 839th most popular.
2001: 864th most popular.
2002: N/A