Dona
Dona is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lady or gift.
Origin and history
Dona is a feminine name derived from Italian and Latin roots meaning lady or respectful gift. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a variant of Donna. In recent years, its usage has become quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
18,857 babies in the United States have been named Dona since 1880. It ranks #1100 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 339 |
| 1890-1900 | 459 |
| 1900-1910 | 443 |
| 1910-1920 | 757 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,390 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,418 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,420 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,910 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,247 |
| 1970-1980 | 792 |
| 1980-1990 | 323 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Dona
- Dona Speir: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- It shares roots with the Italian title 'Donna', which was traditionally used to denote respect for a noble lady.
- Dona was most popular in the U.S. during the mid-20th century, following the trend of names like Donna and Dawn.