Donavan
Donavan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark brown, dark chieftain, or descendant of Donndubhán.
Origin and history
Donavan is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Donovan, derived from the Gaelic Ó Donndubháin. It traditionally translates to dark brown or dark chieftain. In the United States, it is a moderately used given name that offers a classic Irish surname style with a modern spelling.
Popularity in the United States
8,300 babies in the United States have been named Donavan since 1880. It ranks #1324 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1643.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 107 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 329 |
| 1970-1980 | 744 |
| 1980-1990 | 940 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,115 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,430 |
| 2010-2019 | 995 |
| 2020-2029 | 284 |
Nicknames
Don, Donnie, Donny
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish elements 'donn' meaning dark or noble and 'dubh' meaning black or dark.
- Like many traditional Irish family names, Donavan transitioned into popular use as a given name in the English-speaking world.