Donnie

Meaning of Donnie

Donnie is a short form of Donald, which means "world ruler" or "proud chief". It suggests someone who is a leader or has great power.

Donnie has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Donnie

After ranking as high as #951 in 2000, Donnie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Donnie

• Donnie Yen
  Martial artist and actor
• Donnie Wahlberg
  Singer and actor
• Donnie Darko
  Fictional film character
• Donnie Tyndall
  Basketball coach
• Donnie McClurkin
  Gospel singer

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Questions about the name Donnie

What does the name Donnie mean?

Donnie means donnie is a short form of donald, which means "world ruler" or "proud chief". it suggests someone who is a leader or has great power, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Donnie a boy's or a girl's name?

Donnie is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Donnie?

Donnie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Donnie most popular?

Donnie peaked at #951 in 2000.