Donna Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAWN-uh / /ˈdɒnə/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: Lady; Latin: God is my judge

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Donna is derived from the Italian word for 'lady' and has been used as a title of respect. In Latin, it can also be interpreted as 'God is my judge,' linking it to religious contexts. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in various cultural references, including music and literature.

Trend Summary

The name Donna has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

DanteDonovanDorianDustinDamon

Variants

  • Dona

International Variants

  • Dona (Spanish)
  • Donnah (English)

Famous people named Donna

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Fictional characters named Donna

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Sibling Suggestions

DanielDavidDerekDylanDominic

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Donna was first seen in the United States in 1924. Donna has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Donna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Donna (1970)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
192410
19255
19268
19279
192814
192917
193021
193124
193232
193331
193436
193532
193636
193738
193833
193932
194047
194147
194250
194342
194451
194546
194654
194744
194846
194945
195037
195133
195235
195352
195445
195555
195663
195759
195854
195971
196078
196176
196271
196368
196451
196551
196649
196754
196847
196929
197035
197134
197240
197320
197422
197517
197613
197712
197815
197910
19805
19819
198211
198311
19845
19855
19867
198812
19898
19908
19936