Donivan
Meaninglittle dark brown one · English form of Donovan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,249 in 2001
5 babies were named Donivan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,941 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Donivan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donivan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donivan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonivan first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #2,249. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonivan was 6.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendDonivan has slipped 3,941 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDonivan is an English form of Donovan, which means “little dark brown one”.
About the name Donivan
Donivan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “little dark brown one”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Donivan for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 75 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #2,249 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 226,537 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 657,895 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 260,417 boys |
| 1980s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 82,645 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,733 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,908 boys |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 260,870 boys |
Other spellings of Donivan
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 Donivan
What does the name Donivan mean?
Donivan means “little dark brown one” in English, as a form of Donovan.
What is the origin of the name Donivan?
Donivan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Donivan a boy or girl name?
Donivan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donivan?
Donivan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#2,249).