Donato
Donato is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Given or gift.
Origin and history
Donato is an Italian and Spanish male name derived from the Late Latin name Donatus. It historically carries the meaning 'given' or 'gifted by God'. In the United States, it remains a rare but consistently used classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,126 babies in the United States have been named Donato since 1880. It ranks #2305 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- NY (52.8 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- NJ (11 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 241 |
| 1920-1930 | 403 |
| 1930-1940 | 236 |
| 1940-1950 | 217 |
| 1950-1960 | 252 |
| 1960-1970 | 277 |
| 1970-1980 | 252 |
| 1980-1990 | 255 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 322 |
| 2010-2019 | 256 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Famous people named Donato
- Donato Bramante: Architect, Painter
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin verb donare, meaning to give or bestow.
- It shares its root with the famous Florentine sculptor Donatello, whose given name was Donato.