Donato Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italy
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Donato means 'gift of God' in Italian.
Meaning of the Name Donato
Donato is an Italian name that means 'given' or 'gift of God'. It is derived from the Latin word 'donatus' which has the same meaning. The name is of Roman origin and has been used in Italy since ancient times. Donato is a strong and masculine name with religious connotations, symbolizing the idea of being bestowed as a gift from a higher power.
Popularity of the Name Donato
The popularity for the name Donato peaked in popularity in the year 1926 with 54 births, which ranked number 1,927 out of 9,335 unique names for that year. Donato had the most male births in 1926 with 54, which ranked number 916 out of 4,837 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Donato
- 20 Year Trend of Donato: -23.53% 00
Popularity of Donato by State
For males, Donato was most popular in Northeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Donato. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Donato
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