Donald name drops below 400 babies in 2025

The name Donald has reached its lowest point of popularity in U.S. history, according to federal data. In 2025, fewer than 400 babies born in the United States were given the name, ranking it 690th nationwide. This decline coincides with Donald Trump's return to the White House for a second presidential term.

The data, maintained by the Social Security Administration and analyzed by NOTUS, shows a stark and steady drop in the name's usage over recent decades. Donald was once a common choice, peaking in 1934 when more than 30,400 newborns received the name. It remained among the top 100 most popular baby names through 1990.

However, as Donald Trump gained national prominence, the name's popularity continued to fall. It ranked 263rd in 2004, the year his television show The Apprentice premiered. It fell to 415th in 2013, when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and sank to 489th in 2016, the year he won his first presidential election. After a slight uptick in 2017, the name resumed a decline, losing over 200 ranking spots by 2025.

The trend holds even in Trump's home state of Florida, a Republican stronghold. Only 21 baby boys were named Donald there last year, placing it...