Ladonna
Ladonna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
The lady.
Origin and history
Ladonna is a modern American name created by prefixing 'La' to the Italian word 'Donna', meaning 'lady'. It gained significant popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. While less common today, it remains a recognized classic modern invention.
Popularity in the United States
21,233 babies in the United States have been named Ladonna since 1880. It ranks #1027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- OK (9.8 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 162 |
| 1920-1930 | 630 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,587 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,293 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,790 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,422 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,867 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,496 |
| 1990-2000 | 658 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Ladonna
- Ladonna Harris: activist, politician
Fun facts
- The name incorporates 'donna', the Italian word for 'lady' or 'woman of the house', derived from the Latin 'domina'.
- Ladonna experienced its highest usage in the United States between the 1960s and 1980s.