Donna
Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,383 babies have been named Donna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,512 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,512
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Donna is also used as a girl name, ranked #1937.
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About the Name Donna
Donna is a boy name .
Is Donna a boy or girl name? Donna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,512 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,937. Donna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Donna is currently ranked #20,512 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donna include Don, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Donna include Donnie, Donny, Donnell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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