Donavin
Meaningdark brown · English form of Donovan
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,060 in 2003
8 babies were named Donavin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,099 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Donavin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donavin, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donavin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonavin first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #1,060. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonavin was 9.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendDonavin has slipped 5,099 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDonavin is an English form of Donovan, which means “dark brown”.
About the name Donavin
Donavin is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “dark brown”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Donavin for boys from 1964 to 2025, in 56 of those 62 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,060 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2 | 869,565 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 250,000 boys |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 161,551 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,735 boys |
| 2000s | 59 | 17,044 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 42,808 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
Other spellings of Donavin
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 Donavin
What does the name Donavin mean?
Donavin means “dark brown” in English, as a form of Donovan.
What is the origin of the name Donavin?
Donavin has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Donavin a boy or girl name?
Donavin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donavin?
Donavin ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,060).