How old is someone named Dona?
The average Dona is 69 years old.
Half of all living Donas are between 62 and 78.
When was Dona popular?
Parents have been choosing Dona less often since its peak in 1954; 5 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 443 | 0 |
| 1910s | 776 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,441 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,463 | 680 |
| 1940s | 3,435 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 3,943 | 3,100 |
| 1960s | 2,254 | 2,000 |
| 1970s | 792 | 740 |
| 1980s | 328 | 320 |
| 1990s | 187 | 180 |
| 2000s | 97 | under 100 |
| 2010s | 57 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 18 | under 100 |
How many Donas are still alive?
About 9,100 Donas are alive in the US today. That's 48% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Dona since 1880.
Roughly half of all Donas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Dona?
More than half of living Donas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Dona an old name?
Yes. Dona is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Dona a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.5% of living Donas are women.
Names the same age as Dona
NAME TWIN
Dona's name twin is Joanne. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Joanne's age curve is the closest match to Dona's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Donna (68)
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Questions about the name Dona
How old is the average Dona?
The average Dona in the US is 69 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dona?
About 9,100 Donas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Dona most popular?
In 1954, when about 490 baby girls were named Dona.
Is Dona a Boomer name?
Yes. About 57% of living Donas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this