Donovin
Every Donovin since 1985 — 800 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 | — | — |
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| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
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.