Holding steady.
Popularity of Donnabelle since 1913
Babies named Donnabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 238 |
| 1930s | 123 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donnabelle is a compound name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1931, reflecting the era's fondness for blending familiar name elements. Despite a stable trajectory over the decades, it has remained a rare choice, never ranking in the top 1000. The name joins Donna and Belle, both of which were independently fashionable, but Donnabelle itself has stayed uncommon.
Donnabelle is a modern coinage combining the name Donna (Italian for 'lady') with Belle (French for 'beautiful'). It first appeared in the United States in 1913 and saw peak usage in the 1930s, following a trend of combining popular elements to create feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Donna, Belle, Donnie
Variants: Donabelle
Sibling names for Donnabelle
Names that share Donnabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
