Belladonna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Belladonna means 'beautiful woman' and is associated with the deadly nightshade plant.
Meaning of the Name Belladonna
Belladonna is a feminine name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian words 'bella' meaning 'beautiful' and 'donna' meaning 'woman'. The name is associated with the poisonous plant known as 'deadly nightshade', which has a long history of use as a medicinal herb and as a natural cosmetic. Belladonna is also associated with darkness, mystery, and enchantment.
Popularity of the Name Belladonna
The popularity for the name Belladonna peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 31 births, which ranked number 8,148 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Belladonna had the most female births in 2009 with 31, which ranked number 4,674 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Belladonna has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 17 births, a decline of -32.00%. Among females, Belladonna has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 17 births, a decline of -32.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Belladonna
- 20 Year Trend of Belladonna: 142.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Belladonna: -32.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Belladonna: -32.00%
Popularity of Belladonna by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Belladonna. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Belladonna in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Belladonna is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Belladonna
- Total Births of Belladonna: 16 (-3.78%)
- Female Births of Belladonna: 16 (-3.78%)
Given the downward trend of Belladonna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.78% decrease in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. For Females, births for Belladonna have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 16 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.78%.