Donnovan
Meaningdark brown · English form of Donovan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,090 in 2007
7 babies were named Donnovan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donnovan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donnovan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonnovan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #3,090. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonnovan was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- MeaningDonnovan is an English form of Donovan, which means “dark brown”.
About the name Donnovan
Donnovan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “dark brown”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Donnovan for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 39 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #3,090 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 145,985 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,207 boys |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 148,588 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,463,415 boys |
Other spellings of Donnovan
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 Donnovan
What does the name Donnovan mean?
Donnovan means “dark brown” in English, as a form of Donovan.
What is the origin of the name Donnovan?
Donnovan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Donnovan a boy or girl name?
Donnovan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donnovan?
Donnovan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#3,090).