Don
Boy name · 110 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Don: 110 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 1974.
Don is most familiar as a short form of Donald, ultimately from the Gaelic *Domhnall*, meaning “world ruler” or “ruler of the world.” It has also been used independently, and in Spanish and Italian *don* is a title of respect, derived from the Latin *dominus* (“lord”). Among its famous bearers are Australian cricketer Sir Don Bradman, often called the greatest batsman in history; singer-songwriter Don McLean, who immortalised “American Pie”; and actor Don
Boy 19 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197411 babies
- Latest (1998)
- #4223 babies
- Total births
- 110since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 39%vs prior 5y