Donati
A masculine Italian name meaning "gift" or "given by God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Donati. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Donati today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Donati births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Donati. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Donati. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,701
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Donati: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Donati by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Donati during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Donati
The name Donati has its origins in the Italian language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "donatus," which means "given" or "gifted." This name was often bestowed upon children as a way of expressing gratitude for their birth or as a symbol of the gift they were considered to be.
One of the earliest known references to the name Donati can be found in medieval Italian records, particularly in the region of Tuscany. It was often associated with families of noble or wealthy backgrounds, suggesting that the name carried a certain prestige and significance.
Throughout history, the name Donati has been linked to several notable individuals. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Gemma Donati, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the wife of the renowned Florentine poet Dante Alighieri, and her name has been immortalized in his literary masterpiece, the Divine Comedy.
Another prominent figure with the name Donati was Vitaliano Donati, an Italian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the study of comets and is credited with discovering the periodic comet now known as Comet Donati-Crummock, which bears his name.
In the realm of art, one cannot overlook the legacy of Corrado Donati, an Italian sculptor who lived during the Renaissance period. His works adorned many churches and public buildings in Italy, and his sculptures are renowned for their intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship.
Moving forward in time, the name Donati gained prominence in the field of music with Ernesto Donati, an Italian composer and conductor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He composed several operas and orchestral works, and his compositions were widely performed in Italy and beyond.
Finally, in the 20th century, the name Donati was carried by Pietro Donati, an Italian politician and statesman who served as the President of the Italian Senate from 1983 to 1987. He played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Italy during a crucial period in its history.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have borne the name Donati throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the world.
People
Donati + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Donati as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Donati: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Donati?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Donati going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Donati a common name?
We classify Donati as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Donati most popular?
The single biggest year for Donati was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Donati is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Donati in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Donati a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Donati in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Donati still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Donati in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Donati can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Donati as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Donati, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.