Donna Poulsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Donna Poulsen — lady
904K People worldwide
Italy Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Donna Poulsen is a name that combines Italian origins. The first name Donna is a feminine given name of Italian origin. From Italian donna (lady, woman), from Latin domina (mistress). Used as a first name mainly in English-speaking countries from the 1940s. The surname Poulsen: Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo. Donna is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 904K people globally, with the highest concentration in Italy. The name Donna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Donna

Meaning: lady

Italian

From Italian donna (lady, woman), from Latin domina (mistress). Used as a first name mainly in English-speaking countries from the 1940s.

Surname: Poulsen

Scandinavian

Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Donna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Italy 61%
United States 13%
Argentina 9%
Brazil 11%
France 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Donna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Donna Poulsen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Donna Poulsen:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Donna?
The first name Donna originates from Italian. From Italian donna (lady, woman), from Latin domina (mistress). Used as a first name mainly in English-speaking countries from the 1940s.
When was Donna most popular?
The name Donna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Poulsen?
The surname Poulsen originates from Scandinavian. Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo.
What are the origins of the name Donna Poulsen?
The name Donna Poulsen combines two different traditions: the first name Donna has Italian roots, while the surname Poulsen originates from Scandinavian.
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