Donzel is of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'thanc' meaning 'thought', and 'wulf' signifying 'wolf'. It is a unique and distinct first name that has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in France and Belgium.
The name Donzel experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with no consistent trend of increase or decrease. The highest number of births recorded was 18 in 1992, while the lowest was 5 on several occasions between 1922 and 2007. There were no recorded births for many years from 1954 to 1986. Since then, the name's popularity has varied, with peaks occurring in 1990, 1992, 2014, and most recently in 2017 with 8 births. Overall, Donzel has been a relatively uncommon name, with only 246 total births recorded over nearly a century.