Donavan
Every Donavan since 1919 — 8,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donavan
Donavan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,426 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 8,305 American babies have been named Donavan. Its peak came in 2002, when 270 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Donavan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donavan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 56 | #2,426 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,232 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,450 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,173 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,740 |
| 2020 | — | — | 52 | #2,474 |
| 2019 | — | — | 43 | #2,869 |
| 2018 | — | — | 77 | #1,926 |
| 2017 | — | — | 94 | #1,685 |
| 2016 | — | — | 76 | #1,929 |
| 2015 | — | — | 95 | #1,658 |
| 2014 | — | — | 88 | #1,716 |
| 2013 | — | — | 107 | #1,514 |
| 2012 | — | — | 122 | #1,378 |
| 2011 | — | — | 121 | #1,377 |
| 2010 | — | — | 172 | #1,110 |
| 2009 | — | — | 190 | #1,024 |
| 2008 | — | — | 208 | #963 |
| 2007 | — | — | 218 | #910 |
| 2006 | — | — | 251 | #813 |
| 2005 | — | — | 269 | #748 |
| 2004 | — | — | 258 | #732 |
| 2003 | — | — | 266 | #706 |
| 2002 | — | — | 270 | #678 |
| 2001 | — | — | 267 | #680 |
| 2000 | — | — | 233 | #736 |
| 1995 | — | — | 172 | #816 |
| 1990 | — | — | 160 | #803 |
| 1985 | — | — | 98 | #920 |
| 1980 | — | — | 75 | #1,043 |
| 1975 | — | — | 65 | #1,023 |
| 1970 | — | — | 85 | #877 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,532 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,238 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,803 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,819 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,949 |
| 1940 | — | — | 12 | #2,106 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,426 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,646 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,799 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,017 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Donavan
- Donavan Brazier Athlete · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donavan in 2025?
Donavan ranked #2,426 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donavan?
8,305 babies have been named Donavan in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donavan most popular?
Donavan peaked in 2002, when 270 newborns received the name.
Is Donavan a boy or girl name?
Donavan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donavan rising or falling?
Donavan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Donavan?
Well-known people named Donavan include Donavan Brazier (athlete).