Donaven
Every Donaven since 1973 — 1,186 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donaven
Donaven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,959 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,186 American babies have been named Donaven. Its peak came in 2002, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Donaven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donaven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,959 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,171 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,189 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,912 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,638 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,014 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,948 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,226 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,745 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,572 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,929 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,734 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,636 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,385 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,886 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,262 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,693 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,171 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,113 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,090 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,503 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,036 |
| 2002 | 66 | #1,749 |
| 2001 | 64 | #1,769 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,178 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,366 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,986 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donaven in 2025?
Donaven ranked #9,959 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donaven?
1,186 babies have been named Donaven in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donaven most popular?
Donaven peaked in 2002, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Donaven a boy or girl name?
Donaven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donaven rising or falling?
Donaven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.