Holding steady.
Popularity of Donnamarie since 1938
Babies named Donnamarie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 337 |
| 1960s | 392 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donnamarie is a double-barreled given name formed from Donna and Marie, reflecting a mid-20th-century American trend of combining popular names. First recorded in 1938, it reached its peak usage in 1961, a time when both Donna and Marie were individually popular. Since then, its usage has declined significantly and remains stable with very few births per year. The name has never been among the top 1,000 U.S. names and has no strong regional association, as it has been used sporadically across the country. It represents the creative, affectionate spirit of compound names from that era, offering a blend of Italian and French influences.
Donnamarie is a compound name formed from Donna (Italian for "lady") and Marie (French form of Mary, often interpreted as "star of the sea" or "beloved"). The name emerged in the United States in the early 20th century as a double-barreled given name, likely influenced by the popularity of Donna and Marie individually. Such compound names were a common trend in mid-20th-century American naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Donna, Marie, Annie, Dee, Mimi
Variants: Donna Marie, Donna-Maria, Donnamaria
Sibling names for Donnamarie
Names that share Donnamarie's style, for a brother or sister.
