Donovan
boy name#495 in 2025Donovan entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #176 in 2003, ranks #495 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1900–2025
#495
rank today
#176
peak (2003)
609
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #929 |
| 1910s | #941 |
| 1920s | #791 |
| 1930s | #648 |
| 1940s | #767 |
| 1950s | #782 |
| 1960s | #633 |
| 1970s | #414 |
| 1980s | #414 |
| 1990s | #245 |
| 2000s | #198 |
| 2010s | #290 |
| 2020s | #453 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Donovan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 57,500 people named Donovan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donovan alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 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 ranks #495 among US boy names in 2025, with 609 babies given the name.
- When was the name Donovan most popular?
- Donovan peaked in 2003, reaching #176 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donovan with classmates?
- Donovan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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