Donato
Gender: Boy
Meaning: World ruler, brown chief
Origin: Irish/Celtic
Popularity: Ranked #6553 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: Donato is a name with Irish/Celtic roots, related to the element 'don' meaning world ruler, brown chief.
Similar names: donatello, dona, donta, donaldo, donatella, donavon
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Donato? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Donato, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Donato
What does the name Donato mean?
Donato means “World ruler, brown chief” from Irish/Celtic roots.
What is the origin of the name Donato?
Donato has Irish/Celtic origin. The traditional meaning is “World ruler, brown chief”.
How popular is Donato?
Donato ranked #6446 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Donato most popular?
Donato peaked in 1926 with 54 babies registered that year.
Is Donato a boy or girl name?
Donato is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Donatos in registered births are male.
Is the name Donato rising or falling in popularity?
Donato has fallen 2615 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3831 in 2020 to #6446 in 2025.
How long has Donato been recorded?
Donato appears in birth records across 120 years — from 1890 through 2025.