Donna
Female name · ↓ Falling
335,192
Total Births
1959
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Donna
Donna is of Italian origin meaning 'lady' or 'woman.' It peaked sharply in the 1950s-1960s in the US. Notable Donnas include Donna Summer, Donna Reed, and Donna Karan.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 440 births |
| 1890s | 497 births |
| 1900s | 784 births |
| 1910s | 2,109 births |
| 1920s | 11,027 births |
| 1930s | 33,634 births |
| 1940s | 67,072 births |
| 1950s | 108,612 births |
| 1960s | 84,016 births |
| 1970s | 18,674 births |
| 1980s | 5,042 births |
| 1990s | 2,189 births |
| 2000s | 1,011 births |
| 2010s | 85 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Donna?
Donna has been given to 335,192 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1959 with 14,295 births that year.
Is Donna a boy or girl name?
Donna is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Donna most popular?
Donna was most popular in 1959, when 14,295 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Donna?
Donna first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).