girl's name
Donnita
doh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 855
Donnita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Donnita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 189 |
| 1960s | 225 |
| 1970s | 201 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 31 |
How Popular Is Donnita?
In 1994, Donnita was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Donnita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donnita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donnita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donnita
- English doh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Donnita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donnita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donnita
How popular is the name Donnita?
In 1994, Donnita was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Donnita a girl's or a boy's name?
Donnita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donnita?
Donnita has 3 syllables.
When was Donnita most popular?
Donnita peaked in 1957, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.