Total births
26
Unisex name · since 1988
Donsha
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Donsha, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1988–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
26 girls have been named Donsha since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Donsha recorded 26 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 1994.
- 26 total births
- 1988–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Donsha since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 26
- total births
- 1988–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Donsha was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
8 babies were named Donsha in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Donsha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Donsha's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Donsha at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Donsha popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1994
- Peak year (1988)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Donsha popularity over time - boys
25 total births recorded since 1977 (Donsha as boys' name)
Donsha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Donsha's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Donsha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Donsha? ▼
Donsha has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 8 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Donsha most popular? ▼
Donsha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Is Donsha a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Donsha is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 26 births, and as a boy's name it has 25 births.
How long has the name Donsha been used? ▼
Records for Donsha go back to 1988, giving 7 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Donsha? ▼
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 Donsha's data
- Donsha's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1990s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Donsha
Nearby Names Like Donsha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Donsha
Donna Girl
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Dona Girl
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Donnie Girl
7,132 births
Donald Girl
5,563 births
Donita Girl
5,189 births
Compare Donsha side by side: Donsha vs Donna Donsha vs Dona Donsha vs Donnie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1988–1994 (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. "Donsha: Baby Name Since 1988 - 26 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/donsha. 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 Donsha 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 July 2026.