Donnalee is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It was created by combining the names Donna and Lee, which are both of American origin as well.
The name Donna originated from Italian, meaning "lady" or "gentlewoman". In America, it became popular during the mid-20th century, often used as a short form of names like Donatella or Donalda. The name Lee has several origins and meanings depending on its context. It can be derived from the English surname meaning "from the clearing", the Irish surname meaning "descendant of the scholar", or even the Chinese surname 李 (lǐ), which means "plum".
Donnalee is not a traditional name with a long historical lineage. Rather, it is a modern creation that became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is considered a unisex name, although it has been more commonly used for females.
There are no significant figures or historical events associated with the name Donnalee, as it is not an ancient or widely recognized name. However, it does have a certain charm and uniqueness that makes it appealing to some parents looking for a distinctive name for their child.
Based on the statistics provided, it appears that the number of births with the name Donnalee varied significantly throughout the years from 1926 to 1994 in the United States.
The name's popularity peaked during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In 1948, a total of 49 births with the name Donnalee were recorded, which was the highest number throughout the entire period. The years 1946 to 1952 saw consistent high numbers of births with this name, ranging from 30 to 49.
However, starting in the mid-1950s, there was a noticeable decline in the popularity of the name Donnalee. Between 1953 and 1967, there were fewer than 20 births with this name each year, with some years seeing as few as five or even just one birth.
From the late 1960s onwards, the name Donnalee became increasingly rare in the United States. Between 1968 and 1994, there were fewer than ten births with this name every year, except for a brief spike in 1994 when seven babies were named Donnalee.
In total, over the course of these 69 years, there were 966 births with the name Donnalee recorded in the United States. While the name was once quite popular, its usage has declined significantly over time and it is now relatively uncommon.