Shadonna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-DON-uh / /ʃəˈdɒnə/American; African American
Meaning
American: combination of 'Sha' and 'Donna'; African American: feminine form of 'Shad'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shadonna is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and elements from existing names. The name combines the prefix 'Sha', which is popular in many contemporary names, with 'Donna', a name of Italian origin meaning 'lady'. Shadonna is not widely used outside of specific cultural contexts.
Trend Summary
Shadonna has seen limited use and remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shadonna was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shadonna has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Shadonna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shadonna (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |