Donnovan
Every Donnovan since 1970 — 553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donnovan
Donnovan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,961 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 553 American babies have been named Donnovan. Its peak came in 2007, when 37 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 Donnovan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donnovan 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 | #9,961 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,132 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,669 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,119 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,124 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,780 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,391 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,160 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,079 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,260 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,810 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,298 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,102 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,735 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,093 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,240 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,477 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,378 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,169 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,252 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,555 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,996 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,516 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,457 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,907 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donnovan in 2025?
Donnovan ranked #9,961 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 Donnovan?
553 babies have been named Donnovan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donnovan most popular?
Donnovan peaked in 2007, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Donnovan a boy or girl name?
Donnovan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donnovan rising or falling?
Donnovan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.