Donald
Boy name · 2,500 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Donald: 2,500 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 146 births in 1974.
Of Gaelic origin, Donald comes from the Old Irish *Domhnall*, meaning "ruler of the world" or "world-mighty," a powerful name carried by early Scottish kings. Its most famous bearer is arguably Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. president, though the name also belongs to beloved children's character Donald Duck, created in 1934. The name Donald has strong Highland roots, and the legendary Clan Donald—the largest in Scotland—takes its name from this same Gaelic source, with their seat at Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye. A common Scottish diminutive is Donnie, while the feminine form Donaldina once had a quiet vogue in the country.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1974146 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4008 babies
- Total births
- 2,500since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y