Donivan
Every Donivan since 1913 — 1,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donivan
Donivan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,531 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,181 American babies have been named Donivan. Its peak came in 2007, when 56 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 Donivan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donivan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,531 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,288 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,077 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,421 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,244 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,599 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,791 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,449 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,074 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,663 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,167 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,382 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,329 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,964 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,640 |
| 2007 | 56 | #2,312 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,890 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,630 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,858 |
| 2003 | 40 | #2,558 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,652 |
| 2001 | 45 | #2,258 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,490 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,741 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,495 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,650 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,613 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,455 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,953 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,829 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,093 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,465 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,506 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donivan in 2025?
Donivan ranked #12,531 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donivan?
1,181 babies have been named Donivan in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donivan most popular?
Donivan peaked in 2007, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Donivan a boy or girl name?
Donivan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donivan rising or falling?
Donivan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.