Ladonna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ladonna has American origins and means 'the lady', derived from Italian. It evolved from the phrase 'La Donna' and became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century. The name conveys traits of elegance and femininity, with no biblical significance.
The name Ladonna is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ladonna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ladonna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1350th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 546th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 452nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 476th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1010th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5907th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13314th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ladonna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ladonna"
Pronunciation
/ləˈdɒnə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Ladonna is a feminine name derived from the Italian word 'donna' meaning 'woman' or 'lady', prefixed with the article 'la', translating to 'the lady'.
Meaning
the lady
Language Evolution
La Donna (Italian), Ladonna (American)
Historical Usage
Ladonna emerged as a feminine name in the United States during the mid-20th century, gaining popularity particularly in the 1940s and 1950s.
Variants & Derivatives
Donna, LaDawn, Ladonnae
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ladonna is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Ladonna Smith, American singer, Ladonna Harris, Native American activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ladonna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ladonna"
"Ladonna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1350th of 9107 | 590 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 546th of 9204 | 2,933 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 452nd of 12526 | 7,712 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 476th of 19264 | 6,850 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1010th of 27321 | 2,740 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5907th of 35406 | 331 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13314th of 30306 | 71 |
Regional Popularity of "Ladonna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ladonna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
43.08% 610th/1416 |
- |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
18.50% 286th/1546 |
86.05% 1339th/1556 |
34.98% 823rd/2353 |
44.34% 686th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.63% 348th/2227 |
60.33% 1466th/2430 |
14.79% 422nd/2853 |
18.38% 510th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.62% 400th/2937 |
49.78% 1734th/3483 |
9.84% 346th/3518 |
17.04% 689th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.76% 765th/3685 |
68.45% 3063rd/4475 |
14.71% 764th/5194 |
27.16% 1716th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
74.53% 3415th/4582 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ladonna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ladonna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.