Donovin
Meaninglittle dark brown one · English form of Donovan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,102 in 2003
5 babies were named Donovin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,269 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Donovin 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 Donovin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donovin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonovin first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #2,102. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonovin was 3.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendDonovin has slipped 3,269 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.
- MeaningDonovin is an English form of Donovan, which means “little dark brown one”.
About the name Donovin
Donovin 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 “-vin”. US birth records list Donovin for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 36 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #2,102 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 806,452 boys |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 151,286 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,371 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,081 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 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 Donovin
What does the name Donovin mean?
Donovin means “little dark brown one” in English, as a form of Donovan.
What is the origin of the name Donovin?
Donovin has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Donovin a boy or girl name?
Donovin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donovin?
Donovin ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#2,102).