Donavin
Donavin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark brown, dark chieftain, or little dark-haired one.
Origin and history
Donavin is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Donovan, derived from the Gaelic name Donndubhán. It translates to 'dark brown' or 'dark-haired chieftain'. In the United States, it is a moderately rare modern spelling option for parents seeking a traditional Gaelic name with a modern ending.
Popularity in the United States
2,343 babies in the United States have been named Donavin since 1880. It ranks #2679 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- MI (13.4 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- OH (10.8 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 452 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,172 |
| 2010-2019 | 442 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Nicknames
Don, Donnie, Donny
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Gaelic 'donn' meaning dark or brown and 'dubh' meaning black, paired with a diminutive suffix.
- The 'in' ending offers a modernized twist on the classic spelling Donovan, which has been in use as a given name for centuries.