Feminine dossier · first seen 1910
Donella
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1952
Peak births
51
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1910Peak 19522025
Quick answers about Donella
How many people are named Donella?
An estimated 1,247 living Americans are named Donella.
How rare is Donella?
Donella is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90.2% from its 1952 peak.
How old is the typical Donella?
The median age of a living American named Donella is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 71 years old.
Is Donella still popular?
Yes. Donella is holding steady, with 5 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1952
Decline from peak
90.2%
2025
5
All-time
1,823