Donna
girl name#1962 in 2025Donna entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 1959, ranks #1962 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1962
rank today
#5
peak (1959)
98
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #403 |
| 1890s | #420 |
| 1900s | #382 |
| 1910s | #282 |
| 1920s | #122 |
| 1930s | #25 |
| 1940s | #16 |
| 1950s | #11 |
| 1960s | #12 |
| 1970s | #78 |
| 1980s | #215 |
| 1990s | #467 |
| 2000s | #823 |
| 2010s | #1442 |
| 2020s | #1876 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Donna has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 614,000 people named Donna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donna alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donna in 2025?
- Donna ranks #1962 among US girl names in 2025, with 98 babies given the name.
- When was the name Donna most popular?
- Donna peaked in 1959, reaching #5 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donna with classmates?
- Donna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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