How Many People Are Named Donella?
Complete statistics for the name Donella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Donella is a very rare female name, with only 1,285 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 256,739 Americans. The majority of those named Donella are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and a deep connection to humanity.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 1,818 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1952Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Donella Through the Generations
Donella has seen its peak popularity in 1952 when 51 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, with a current trend indicating it's a timeless choice between classic and modern. Today, the name's bearers span three distinct age groups: 17 under 30, 732 aged 30-60, and 1,069 over 60, reflecting a significant skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Donella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Donella
How Many People Have the Name Donella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,285 people in the United States currently share the name Donella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 256,739 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Donella a Common or Rare Name?
Donella is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Donella Mean?
Donella means "creative variant of Donna" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Donella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Donella Most Popular?
The name Donella reached peak popularity in 1952, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Donella?
Approximately 1,285 people named Donella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,818. That works out to roughly 1 in 256,739 Americans.
Is Donella a rare name?
Donella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 256,739 Americans has this name.
What does the name Donella mean?
Donella means "creative variant of Donna" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Donella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Donella are male and 100% are female.
When was Donella most popular?
Donella peaked in 1952 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.