“Fewer Americans are naming their children “Donald” than ever, hitting a new low in the president’s second term.
Social Security Administration (SSA) data shows 2025 was the lowest point in recorded history for the name, with Donald only ranking 690th among the most popular names in the U.S.”
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Ever since I watched Karen Allen played the iconic role of Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the name “Karen” conjures up images of the sultry actress.
In the late 2010’s the internet adopted “Karen” as a pejorative slang term. It became universal shorthand for an entitled middle-aged woman who weaponizes her white privilege against retail employees, service staff, especially if they are people of color.
Now, when I hear the name “Karen,” I no longer think of Karen Allen in her prime, with her warm brown hair, striking blue eyes, and calming smile. Instead, I picture a frumpy MAGA bitch hell-bent on harassing minorities.
The name “Karen” is now anathema not only to me but to many others. Parents have largely stopped choosing it for their daughters, fearing the name will expose them to teasing and bullying.
As a child, my favorite cartoon character was Donald Duck, a flawed figure I could relate to. The smallest annoyance—whether a noisy alarm clock or a buzzing bee—could send him into a temper tantrum of biblical proportions.
The name “Donald” once evoked nostalgic memories of my childhood; now it calls to mind the disgraceful figure of the steaming pile of human shit, Donald Trump. I understand why parents are reluctant to give their innocent newborns such a reviled name.
