Dondrey
A masculine name of African-American origin, possibly derived from the English word "donor".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dondrey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dondrey today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dondrey births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dondrey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dondrey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,786
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Dondrey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dondrey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dondrey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dondrey
The given name Dondrey is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origins or historical references. It appears to be a combination of two common English names, Donald and Audrey, likely created in the 20th century as a unique name choice.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Dondrey. The earliest recorded examples of the name are from the late 20th century, with a few notable individuals bearing the name.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Dondrey is Dondrey Johnson, an American football player born in 1984. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.
Another individual with the name Dondrey is Dondrey Walker, an American basketball player born in 1990. He played college basketball for the University of Texas at Arlington and had a brief professional career in various international leagues.
In the music industry, there is Dondrey Campbell, an American rapper and songwriter born in 1988. He is known for his work with various hip-hop artists and has released several independent projects.
Dondrey Taylor is an American actress and model born in 1987. She has appeared in various television shows and films, though her acting career has been relatively low-profile.
Lastly, Dondrey Gueringer is an American author and motivational speaker born in 1976. He has written several books focused on personal development and self-improvement.
While the name Dondrey is not a common or traditional name, it has been adopted by a handful of individuals in various fields, primarily in the United States, over the past few decades. However, due to its modern origins, there is limited historical information or significance associated with the name.
People
Dondrey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dondrey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dondrey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dondrey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dondrey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dondrey a common name?
We classify Dondrey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dondrey most popular?
The single biggest year for Dondrey was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dondrey is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dondrey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dondrey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dondrey in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dondrey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dondrey in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dondrey can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Dondrey as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Dondrey on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.