Donavon
Donavon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark chieftain or dark brown.
Origin and history
Donavon is an alternate spelling of Donovan, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'dark brown' or 'dark chieftain'. It has been steadily used as a masculine given name in the United States, maintaining a moderate presence over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,349 babies in the United States have been named Donavon since 1880. It ranks #1673 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- LA (10 %)
- OH (7 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 300 |
| 1940-1950 | 243 |
| 1950-1960 | 198 |
| 1960-1970 | 307 |
| 1970-1980 | 527 |
| 1980-1990 | 570 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,188 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,271 |
| 2010-2019 | 418 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Donavon
- Donavon Frankenreiter: Musician, Surfer
Nicknames
Don, Donnie, Donny
Fun facts
- Donavon originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin.
- While Donovan is the traditional spelling, Donavon is a recognized phonetic variant used in the US.