Donatella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdoh-nah-TEL-lah / /dɔː.nəˈtɛl.lə/Italian
Meaning
gift
Historical & Cultural Background
Donatella is a feminine diminutive of the name Donato, which is derived from the Latin 'donatus', meaning 'given' or 'gifted'. The name is popular in Italy and has been used in various cultural contexts. It gained international recognition through fashion and celebrity culture, particularly associated with Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace.
Trend Summary
The name Donatella has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with notable peaks during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Donatella
- Donata
International Variants
- Donatella (Italian)
- Donata (Italian)
Famous people named Donatella
Donatella Versace is an Italian fashion designer and the vice president of the Versace Group.
Donatella D'Urso is an Italian actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
Fictional characters named Donatella
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Donatella was first seen in the United States in 1967. Donatella has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New Jersey, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Donatella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Donatella (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 16 |