Holding steady.
Popularity of Donata since 1908
Babies named Donata per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Donata's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donata is a feminine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin Donatus, meaning "given." It has been present in the United States since at least 1908, when it was first recorded, though its popularity has always been low. The name's usage peaked in 1908, which is also its first recorded year in Social Security data, and it has remained uncommon since. It has no current rank, with fewer than 5 newborns per year receiving the name in recent decades. While Donata has never been widespread, its gentle meaning and connection to early Christian saints give it a quiet, enduring appeal. The name has remained stable in its extremely low frequency, never experiencing a revival or surge. Though not associated with any particular U.S. state, Donata is most likely to be found in families with Italian heritage. Its statistical profile suggests a name that has never entered the mainstream but has persisted as a rare, traditional choice.
Donata is the feminine form of the Latin name Donatus, derived from donare meaning "to give." The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 4th-century martyr. It has been used in Italy and other Romance-language countries since medieval times, though it remains relatively rare compared to its masculine counterpart Donato.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dona, Nata, Dody
Variants: Donatella
Sibling names for Donata
Names that share Donata's style, for a brother or sister.
