Donaven
Donaven is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark brown, dark chieftan, or little dark-haired one.
Origin and history
Donaven is a modern variant spelling of the Irish surname Donovan, derived from Ó Donndubháin meaning son of Donndubhán. The name combines Gaelic elements for dark or brown and black or noble. It is relatively rare in the United States, used primarily as a contemporary masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,186 babies in the United States have been named Donaven since 1880. It ranks #3510 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42 %)
- TX (27.4 %)
- MI (10.7 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 301 |
| 2000-2010 | 563 |
| 2010-2019 | 208 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Nicknames
Don, Donnie, Donny
Fun facts
- Donaven evolved as a phonetic variation of Donovan, an ancient Irish clan surname.
- While the traditional spelling Donovan is common, the Donaven spelling remains an uncommon alternative in the U.S.