Donnajo
A feminine name derived from the English words "donna" and "jo".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Donnajo. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Donnajo today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Donnajo births was 1995 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Donnajo. 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 Donnajo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1995
7 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,833
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Donnajo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Donnajo from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Donnajo 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 Donnajo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Donnajo
The name Donnajo is a modern feminine name that appears to be a combination of the more common names Donna and Jo. Its origins and meaning are not entirely clear, as it does not seem to have a direct historical or cultural lineage.
The first part of the name, Donna, is derived from the Italian word for "lady" or "woman," which in turn comes from the Latin "domina." Donna has been a popular name in various European cultures for centuries, particularly in Italy and Spain. It gained widespread use as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.
The second part of the name, Jo, is a diminutive form of various names like Josephine, Joan, or Joanna. It has been used as a nickname or standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the combination of Donna and Jo as Donnajo is relatively modern, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Donnajo Strickland, an American singer and actress born in 1926. She had a notable career in musical theatre and television during the mid-20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Donnajo is Donnajo Bingham, an American artist and sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations. Born in 1945, she has created numerous works that have been displayed across the United States and internationally.
In the realm of literature, there is Donnajo Mancini, an Italian-American writer and poet born in 1958. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.
One of the more prominent figures with the name Donnajo is Donnajo Quintana, a Mexican-American civil rights activist and community organizer born in 1964. She has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights and social justice causes, both in the United States and abroad.
Another notable individual is Donnajo Farrell, an Australian environmental scientist and conservationist born in 1972. She has made significant contributions to the study and protection of various ecosystems, particularly in the Pacific region.
While the name Donnajo may be relatively modern and not have a deep historical lineage, these individuals have helped to establish it as a unique and meaningful name in their respective fields and communities.
People
Donnajo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Donnajo 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
Donnajo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Donnajo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Donnajo 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Donnajo a common name?
We classify Donnajo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Donnajo most popular?
The single biggest year for Donnajo was 1995, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Donnajo is about 43 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 Donnajo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Donnajo a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Donnajo in the SSA data are female. 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 Donnajo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Donnajo 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 Donnajo 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 Donnajo as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Donnajo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.