Name meaning & stats
Donn
Donn means “world ruler” (Scottish Gaelic origin). 4,972 US babies since 1940, peak 1949. Notable Donns are 1.9× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“world ruler”
Scottish GaelicSpelling of Don
In US birth records
Peak year: 1949
4,972 US babies were named Donn between 1940 and 2025.
Where Donns end up
Not enough notable Donns yet, so this uses the spelling family: Don.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.7× | High · 112 people |
| Politician | 1.5× | High · 110 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 57 people |
| Ice hockey player | 1.9× | High · 55 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, the Don family show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Donn has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
1 in 23 Dons spell it Donn
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1949)