Donetta
girl nameDonetta entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1287 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1287
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3452 |
| 1920s | #3785 |
| 1930s | #2436 |
| 1940s | #1621 |
| 1950s | #1543 |
| 1960s | #1642 |
| 1970s | #2450 |
| 1980s | #4860 |
| 1990s | #10715 |
| 2000s | #13595 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Donetta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donetta alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donetta in 2025?
- Donetta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donetta most popular?
- Donetta peaked in 1956, reaching #1287 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donetta with classmates?
- Donetta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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