boys' name · peaked 2005

Donavin

Every Donavin since 1964 — 2,343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2003Boys
Rank 2025
#9,130
among boys
Babies in 2025
8
named Donavin
Peak year
2005
148 babies
All-time total
2,343
since 1964

The story of Donavin

Donavin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,130 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1964, 2,343 American babies have been named Donavin. Its peak came in 2005, when 148 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 Donavin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Donavin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 8 #9,130
2024
2023 14 #6,294
2022 20 #4,896
2021 15 #5,844
2020 27 #3,849
2019 18 #5,214
2018 27 #3,915
2017 33 #3,399
2016 42 #2,848
2015 36 #3,172
2014 35 #3,168
2013 50 #2,470
2012 53 #2,386
2011 65 #2,064
2010 83 #1,784
2009 94 #1,670
2008 122 #1,393
2007 124 #1,353
2006 117 #1,375
2005 148 #1,113
2004 128 #1,197
2003 146 #1,062
2002 117 #1,196
2001 90 #1,390
2000 86 #1,436
1995 42 #1,995
1990 16 #3,648
1985 13 #3,460
1980 12 #3,471
1975 7 #4,452
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Donavin in 2025?

Donavin ranked #9,130 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Donavin?

2,343 babies have been named Donavin in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Donavin most popular?

Donavin peaked in 2005, when 148 newborns received the name.

Is Donavin a boy or girl name?

Donavin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Donavin rising or falling?

Donavin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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