Holding steady.
Popularity of Redonna since 1952
Babies named Redonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Redonna is a rare, modern American coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1952. It peaked in usage in 1964, but has never entered the top 1,000 U.S. names. With a stable trajectory and no recorded top states, Redonna remains a distinctive choice. The name was most likely created by blending the fashionable prefix 'Re-' with the popular name Donna, reflecting the inventiveness of mid-century American naming patterns. Its meaning, if any, is tied to the components: 'Re-' suggesting 'again' or renewal, and Donna meaning 'lady' in Italian. However, as a hybrid coinage, its meaning is not traditionally defined. Redonna's rarity gives it a unique appeal for parents seeking a name that is both familiar in sound and uncommon in use.
Redonna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952, suggesting a mid-20th-century coinage. The name seems to blend the prefix 'Re-' (perhaps inspired by names like Renée or Regina) with the popular first name Donna, which itself derives from Italian 'donna' meaning 'lady.' This type of hybrid formation was not uncommon in the 1950s and 1960s, when parents often created new names by combining familiar syllables.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ree, Donna
Sibling names for Redonna
Names that share Redonna's style, for a brother or sister.
