Donavan
boy name#2421 in 2025Donavan entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #659 in 1999, ranks #2421 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
#2421
rank today
#659
peak (1999)
56
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2877 |
| 1920s | #3120 |
| 1930s | #2404 |
| 1940s | #2355 |
| 1950s | #2095 |
| 1960s | #1522 |
| 1970s | #969 |
| 1980s | #998 |
| 1990s | #725 |
| 2000s | #799 |
| 2010s | #1712 |
| 2020s | #2738 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Donavan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 7,800 people named Donavan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donavan alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donavan in 2025?
- Donavan ranks #2421 among US boy names in 2025, with 56 babies given the name.
- When was the name Donavan most popular?
- Donavan peaked in 1999, reaching #659 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donavan with classmates?
- Donavan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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