Donovan
girl nameDonovan entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #5456 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#5456
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5456 |
| 1970s | #7645 |
| 1980s | #8116 |
| 1990s | #10177 |
| 2000s | #11597 |
| 2010s | #16261 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Donovan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donovan 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 Donovan in 2025?
- Donovan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Donovan most popular?
- Donovan peaked in 1969, reaching #5456 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Donovan with classmates?
- Donovan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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