Will my child share the name Donna with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Donna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Donna in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Donna becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Donna is declining: down 301 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #441 in 1996.

Is Donna a good choice for a distinctive name?

Donna is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Donna a popular baby name in the United States?

Donna does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Donna

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Donna is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Donna in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5892

About the Name Donna

Donna has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2445 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #441 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Donna is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Donna in their class.