Donaven
Meaningdark brown · English form of Donovan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,744 in 2002
7 babies were named Donaven in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,647 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Donaven you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donaven, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donaven would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonaven first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #1,744. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonaven was 5.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 42,735 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendDonaven has slipped 1,647 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDonaven is an English form of Donovan, which means “dark brown”.
About the name Donaven
Donaven is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “dark brown”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Donaven for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 45 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,744 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,129,032 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 314,465 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 64,309 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,448 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 91,158 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 235,294 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Donaven
What does the name Donaven mean?
Donaven means “dark brown” in English, as a form of Donovan.
What is the origin of the name Donaven?
Donaven has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Donaven a boy or girl name?
Donaven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donaven?
Donaven ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,744).