Holding steady.
Popularity of Dondra since 1943
Babies named Dondra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 160 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dondra is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1943, during the mid-20th-century trend of creating names with the popular 'dra' ending, such as Deandra and Kendra. It reached its highest usage in 1970, yet it never broke into the national top 1,000, remaining a relatively uncommon choice. The name has not been recorded in any top states for concentration, suggesting it has been used sparingly across the country. Its formation may be a blend of Don and Sandra or an alteration of Deandra, but no definitive etymology exists. Dondra has maintained a stable but very low level of use in recent decades, consistent with its status as a rare modern coinage.
Dondra first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1943. It may have been coined as a variant of the more common name Deandra or as a blend of Don and Sandra, but no clear derivation is attested. Its use peaked in the 1970s and has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Donna
Sibling names for Dondra
Names that share Dondra's style, for a brother or sister.
