Total births
1,091
Girls' name · since 1935
Donette
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 1,091 babies named Donette, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,091
- total births
- 1935–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Donette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,091 recorded since 1935.
Social Security Administration records show Donette recorded 1,091 times among girls since 1935, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1988.
- 1,091 total births
- 1935–1988 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,091 girls have been named Donette since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1988.
- 1,091
- total births
- 1935–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Donette was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
53 babies were named Donette in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Donette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Donette splits its recorded history at 1961: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Donette at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Donette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1988
- Peak year (1962)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Donette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Donette's strongest decade.
401 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Donette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 1940s 120
1940s
120 births
- 1950s
1950s
281 births
- 1960s
1960s
401 births
- 1970s
1970s
223 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 401 births (37% of all-time use).
How Donette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Donette's total volume
Donette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Donette by state
Where Donette concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Donette's total US births 2.3%
Even split
25 of 1,091 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Donette? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 1,091 babies named Donette. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 53 births.
When was Donette most popular? ▼
Donette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 401 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Donette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Donette are California (25 births), Texas (12 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Donette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Donette since 1935 -- 54 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Donette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Donna, Dona, Donnie, Donald, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Donette's data
- Donette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (401 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Donettes (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Donette
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1935–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Donette: Baby Name Since 1935 - 1,091 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/donette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Donette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.