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