Donelda
girl nameDonelda entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1801 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1801
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3343 |
| 1920s | #2776 |
| 1930s | #2154 |
| 1940s | #3105 |
| 1950s | #4546 |
| 1960s | #5574 |
| 1970s | #8144 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Donelda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donelda alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donelda in 2025?
- Donelda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donelda most popular?
- Donelda peaked in 1936, reaching #1801 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donelda with classmates?
- Donelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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