Name meaning & stats
Donna
Donna means “lady” (Italian origin). 722,702 US babies since 1940, peak 1959. Notable Donnas are 2.0× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“lady”
ItalianWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1959
722,702 US babies were named Donna between 1940 and 2025.
Where Donnas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 2.0× | High · 51 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 29 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | High · 28 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 22 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Donnas show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Donna is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1959)