The baby name Donnie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DON-ee; IPA: /ˈdɒni/ (UK), /ˈdɑni/ (US).
The baby name Donnie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DON-ee; IPA: /ˈdɒni/ (UK), /ˈdɑni/ (US).
Donnie is English, Irish in Origin.
Donnie is an English pet form of Donald or Donal, ultimately from Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall and Irish Domhnall, from elements meaning "world" and "rule/might." Its core meaning is "world ruler" or "world-mighty." The affectionate -ie ending follows a common Scots and English pattern for diminutives. Less commonly, Donnie also serves as a nickname for the feminine Donna, which traces to Latin domina "lady," yielding a separate etymology.
As a given name in its own right, Donnie appears in records from the late 19th century and rose sharply in the United States and Canada during the 1950s-60s, in step with Donald’s popularity. Variant spellings include Donny and Doni; related forms are Donald, Donal, Domhnall/Dòmhnall, and Donaldo. The name reads friendly and informal, aided by bearers such as singer Donnie Osmond and actor Donnie Yen, and remains a familiar, approachable choice.
| Donnie Yen Donnie Yen is a well-known actor and martial artist, famous for his role as Ip Man in the film series of the same name. He has also appeared in movies like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and xXx: Return of Xander Cage. | Donnie Wahlberg Donnie Wahlberg is an American actor and singer, best known as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. He has also appeared in films like 'The Sixth Sense' and the 'Saw' series. Additionally, he stars in the TV series 'Blue Bloods'. | Donnie Van Zant Donnie Van Zant is a musician from the United States, best known as a member of the Southern rock band 38 Special. He contributed to hits like 'Hold On Loosely' and 'Caught Up in You'. Born in 1952, he is also the brother of Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant, who are associated with Lynyrd Skynyrd. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #104 | 7 | 5,607 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3 | 4,130 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #137 | 3 | 6,332 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #163 | 3 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2013 | #187 | 4 | 1,429 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #231 | 4 | 5,842 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #254 | 3 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #302 | 4 | 6,530 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #303 | 17 | 9,639 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #353 | 31 | 11,440 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2017 | #393 | 4 | 2,842 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #461 | 27 | 10,188 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #490 | 16 | 12,621 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #513 | 15 | 12,905 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #672 | 26 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #698 | 10 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #780 | 6 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #798 | 9 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #800 | 93 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #855 | 97 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #859 | 7 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #867 | 12 | 14,506 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 29 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #924 | 29 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #973 | 10 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,011 | 101 | 25,439 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 9 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 141 | 25,619 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,076 | 17 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,121 | 21 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,155 | 22 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,402 | 70 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,561 | 54 | 28,008 |
Donnie is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:
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