Donivan
Donivan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark brown or dark chieftain.
Origin and history
Donivan is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Donovan, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Donndubháin. It traditionally translates to 'dark brown' or 'dark-haired chieftain'. In the United States, it is a rare masculine given name used consistently but in small numbers.
Popularity in the United States
1,181 babies in the United States have been named Donivan since 1880. It ranks #3514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.5 %)
- CA (17.1 %)
- GA (12.2 %)
- OH (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 419 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Nicknames
Don, Donnie, Donny
Fun facts
- Donivan is an alternative phonetic spelling of the more common Irish surname Donovan.
- The root words 'donn' (brown/dark) and 'dubh' (black/dark) combine in Gaelic to reference dark hair or complexion.