Donato
Every Donato since 1890 — 3,126 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donato
Donato is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,553 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 3,126 American babies have been named Donato. Its peak came in 1926, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Donato stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donato year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,553 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,784 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,017 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,042 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,848 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,258 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,627 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,548 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,808 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,932 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,216 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,927 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,703 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,478 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,497 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,715 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,328 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,720 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,557 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,943 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,773 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,164 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,758 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,865 |
| 1990 | 27 | #2,510 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,372 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,562 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,024 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,716 |
| 1965 | 21 | #1,735 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,256 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,429 |
| 1950 | 23 | #1,551 |
| 1945 | 14 | #1,872 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,824 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,462 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,373 |
| 1925 | 41 | #1,093 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,355 |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,190 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,464 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,360 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,040 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Donato
- Donato Bramante Architect · 1443–1514
- Donato Gama da Silva Soccer player · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donato in 2025?
Donato ranked #6,553 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donato?
3,126 babies have been named Donato in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donato most popular?
Donato peaked in 1926, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Donato a boy or girl name?
Donato is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donato rising or falling?
Donato is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Donato?
Well-known people named Donato include Donato Bramante (architect), Donato Gama da Silva (soccer player).