Donna
Donna is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Lady or woman.
Origin and history
Donna derives from the Italian word for 'woman' or 'lady', which traces back to the Latin 'domina' meaning 'lady of the house'. Although overwhelmingly used as a female given name in the United States, historical records show occasional use as a male name. Historically rare for boys, it remains exceptionally uncommon as a male given name today.
Popularity in the United States
2,233 babies in the United States have been named Donna since 1880. It ranks #2736 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.2 %)
- PA (13.9 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- CA (11 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 63 |
| 1930-1940 | 315 |
| 1940-1950 | 472 |
| 1950-1960 | 504 |
| 1960-1970 | 574 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Donna originates from the Italian word for woman, which itself comes from the Latin 'domina'.
- While widely popular for females in the mid-20th century, Donna has seen very sparse historical usage for males in the United States.