Donovin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	12	1	–	#6,404
1990s	127	13	+958%	#2,743
2000s	422	42	+232%	#2,109
2010s	205	21	-51%	#3,330
2020s (to 2025)	34	6	-72%	#7,376

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#6,404

1990s

127

+958%

#2,743

2000s

422

+232%

#2,109

2010s

205

-51%

#3,330

2020s (to 2025)

-72%

#7,376

The story of Donovin

Donovin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,532 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1985, 800 American babies have been named Donovin. Its peak came in 2003, when 53 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 Donovin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Donovin?

The median living Donovin is about 19 years old; half are between 14 and 23. An estimated 800 people named Donovin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Donovin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#12,532
2024	11	#7,376
2023	5	#12,712
2022	–	–
2021	5	#12,640
2020	8	#8,946
2019	14	#6,176
2018	13	#6,440
2017	18	#5,153
2016	20	#4,827
2015	20	#4,760
2014	15	#5,804
2013	16	#5,459
2012	26	#3,929
2011	30	#3,537
2010	33	#3,330
2009	33	#3,357
2008	41	#2,897
2007	48	#2,572
2006	49	#2,485
2005	52	#2,273
2004	47	#2,387
2003	53	#2,109
2002	44	#2,345
2001	38	#2,538
2000	17	#4,445
1995	11	#5,233
1990	–	–
1985	5	#6,822
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
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1925	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Donovin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Donovin?

The median living Donovin is about 19 years old. Half of all living Donovins are between 14 and 23 years old.

How many people named Donovin are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Donovin are alive in the United States, based on 800 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Donovin in 2025?

Donovin ranked #12,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Donovin?

800 babies have been named Donovin in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Donovin most popular?

Donovin peaked in 2003, when 53 newborns received the name.

Is Donovin a boy or girl name?

Donovin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Donovin rising or falling?

Donovin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Donovin popularity over time

The story of Donovin

How old are people named Donovin?

Donovin year by year

Frequently asked questions

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