Holding steady.
Popularity of Adonna since 1923
Babies named Adonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 103 |
| 1960s | 156 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adonna is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1923. Its peak usage came in 1953, though even then it never entered the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable but minimal presence, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. While its exact origins are uncertain, it likely arose as a modern English coinage, perhaps influenced by names like Donna or Adon. Adonna's rarity gives it a distinctive quality for those seeking an uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound.
Adonna likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly a feminine elaboration of the biblical name Adon (meaning 'lord' in Hebrew) or a variant of Adona, itself a rare name from the 20th century. It has seen occasional use in the United States since the 1920s, never reaching high popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Donna
Variants: Adona
Sibling names for Adonna
Names that share Adonna's style, for a brother or sister.
