Donavon
Every Donavon since 1915 — 5,349 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donavon
Donavon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,673 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 5,349 American babies have been named Donavon. Its peak came in 2000, when 156 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 Donavon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donavon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,673 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,908 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,819 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,264 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,974 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,518 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,038 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,628 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,245 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,173 |
| 2014 | 46 | #2,636 |
| 2013 | 47 | #2,571 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,689 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,239 |
| 2010 | 72 | #1,941 |
| 2009 | 92 | #1,705 |
| 2008 | 104 | #1,547 |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,380 |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,376 |
| 2005 | 123 | #1,268 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,255 |
| 2003 | 144 | #1,077 |
| 2002 | 149 | #1,029 |
| 2001 | 147 | #1,014 |
| 2000 | 156 | #968 |
| 1995 | 105 | #1,111 |
| 1990 | 94 | #1,104 |
| 1985 | 54 | #1,308 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,229 |
| 1975 | 37 | #1,461 |
| 1970 | 49 | #1,182 |
| 1965 | 22 | #1,681 |
| 1960 | 24 | #1,667 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,744 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,477 |
| 1945 | 14 | #1,873 |
| 1940 | 36 | #1,095 |
| 1935 | 33 | #1,151 |
| 1930 | 35 | #1,198 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,337 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,819 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,159 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donavon in 2025?
Donavon ranked #5,673 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donavon?
5,349 babies have been named Donavon in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donavon most popular?
Donavon peaked in 2000, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Donavon a boy or girl name?
Donavon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donavon rising or falling?
Donavon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.