Doneta
girl nameDoneta entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2581 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#2581
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3436 |
| 1930s | #3759 |
| 1940s | #4815 |
| 1950s | #4942 |
| 1960s | #5887 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Doneta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Doneta alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Doneta in 2025?
- Doneta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Doneta most popular?
- Doneta peaked in 1931, reaching #2581 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Doneta with classmates?
- Doneta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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