Donna
Donna is an Italian name meaning "lady" or "woman," derived from the Italian word for a respectful form of address. It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
#1965 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a retro charm from its 1950s-60s peak popularity
- •The Italian origin gives it a sophisticated yet accessible feel
- •Straightforward name with no common spelling variations
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Famous People
Donna Summer
Singer and 'Queen of Disco'
Donna Karan
Fashion designer and founder of DKNY
Donna Reed
Actress and television star
Donna Tartt
Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Statistics
831,641
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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