Donatella
Every Donatella since 1967 — 372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donatella
Donatella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,914 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 372 American babies have been named Donatella. Its peak came in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Donatella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donatella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,914 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,019 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,234 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,219 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,769 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,052 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,121 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,323 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,492 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,529 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,663 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,355 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,253 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,774 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,316 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,994 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,174 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,938 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,326 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,096 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,226 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,122 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,666 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,698 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,430 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,174 |
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Famous people named Donatella
- Donatella Versace Fashion designer · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donatella in 2025?
Donatella ranked #6,914 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donatella?
372 babies have been named Donatella in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donatella most popular?
Donatella peaked in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Donatella a boy or girl name?
Donatella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donatella rising or falling?
Donatella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Donatella?
Well-known people named Donatella include Donatella Versace (fashion designer).