girls' name 1953–1984

Donna

Donna is losing ground — from #91 in 1953 to #115 in 1984.

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#115 last ranked in 1984
36 registrations that year
15,419 total 1953–1984

Note: Donna hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1984. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 76 to 36 (-53%).

Peak popularity was in 1966 (1,074 registrations).

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Peak 1966 · 1,074
Low 1984 · 36
Years tracked 31

Neighbours in the 1984 ranking

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By state & territory — 1984

How often Donna was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Donna popularity by state — 1984Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 36 (rank #99)South Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Donna — popularity by state & territory in 1984. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in Queensland (36 babies)

Queensland
36 #99
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New South Wales
Northern Territory
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

In 1984: 36 babies named Donna across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Donna?
Between 1953 and 1984, Donna was registered for 15,419 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Donna a popular name in Australia?
Donna has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1984, when it last ranked #115 with 36 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.