All about the name DONNE

Meaning, origin, history.

Donne is of French origin, translating to 'gift'. It entered the English lexicon through Norman influence post the 1066 conquest. Historically, it has been predominantly used as a given name for males but can also be found used as a surname.

Popularity of the name DONNE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Donne experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in 1957 and 1960, when it was given to 11 babies each year. The name's popularity seemed to decline after the 1970s, with only one year (1975) seeing more than five births since then. Overall, there were a total of 117 babies named Donne between 1926 and 1975.