Donavon
Boy name · Celtic · English · Irish
Meaningdark-haired chieftain · Irish form of Donovan
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #914 in 1988
16 babies were named Donavon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 157 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Donavon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donavon, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donavon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonavon first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #914. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonavon was 8.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,594 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendDonavon has slipped 157 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDonavon is an Irish form of Donovan, which means “dark-haired chieftain”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Irish roots.
About the name Donavon
Donavon is a boy name of Celtic, English and Irish origin meaning “dark-haired chieftain”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-von”. US birth records list Donavon for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 111 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #914 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.8 | 113,895 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 61,920 boys |
| 1930s | 28 | 35,186 boys |
| 1940s | 17 | 60,024 boys |
| 1950s | 9.8 | 102,041 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 61,200 boys |
| 1970s | 32 | 31,338 boys |
| 1980s | 31 | 32,712 boys |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,351 boys |
| 2000s | 64 | 15,664 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,249 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 95,694 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Donavon
What does the name Donavon mean?
Donavon means “dark-haired chieftain” in Irish, as a form of Donovan.
What is the origin of the name Donavon?
Donavon has Celtic, English, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Donavon a boy or girl name?
Donavon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donavon?
Donavon ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#914).