Donella
3 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Donella was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,823 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1952 with 51 births
Most common in: South Carolina, California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1977–2004 · peaked in 1977 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1977–1977 · peaked in 1977 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2004–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Donella’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #3853 | — |
| 1981 | #3739 | ↑114 |
| 1982 | #3780 | ↓41 |
| 1983 | #3949 | ↓169 |
| 1984 | #3527 | ↑422 |
| 1985 | #6031 | ↓2504 |
| 1986 | #3890 | ↑2141 |
| 1987 | #4283 | ↓393 |
| 1988 | #5065 | ↓782 |
| 1989 | #6531 | ↓1466 |
| 1990 | #6465 | ↑66 |
| 1991 | #5399 | ↑1066 |
| 1992 | #6652 | ↓1253 |
| 1994 | #9586 | ↓2934 |
| 1995 | #11783 | ↓2197 |
| 1996 | #10567 | ↑1216 |
| 1998 | #14122 | ↓3555 |
| 2008 | #15405 | ↓1283 |
| 2018 | #13793 | ↑1612 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓1149 |
Frequently asked questions about Donella
Is Donella a popular name?
Yes — Donella currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Donella more common for boys or girls?
Donella is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Donella most popular?
Donella peaked in 1952 in United States, with 51 recorded births that year.
Is Donella rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Donella’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2398 in 1910 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Donella?
At least 1,829 babies have been recorded with the name Donella across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Donella popular in more than one country?
Yes — Donella appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Donella?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Donella include Dominic, Dona, Donia.
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