Donnette

Girl name

Donnette has been given to 1,210 babies in the U.S. since 1931. It peaked in 1963.

Meaning & origin

Possibly from Donna + -ette.

Origin: coinages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,210

Peak year

1963 (48 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1931

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Donnette — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Dannettegirl

2,155 babies since 1936

Donnettagirl

1,521 babies since 1920

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FAQ

How popular is the name Donnette?

Donnette has been given to 1,210 babies in the U.S. since 1931. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Donnette peak?

Donnette peaked in 1963, when 48 babies were given the name.

Is Donnette a girl or boy name?

Donnette is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Donnette are girls).

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