Donovan
Peaked at #176 nationally in 2003, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Donovan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Donovan — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#5579
in 1969
Last ranked
#16340
in 2018
Years tracked
30
1969–2018
Trend
Stable
Donovan was already at its most popular for girls in 1969 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5579), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Donovan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2018, when it stood at #16340.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #16,340 | 5 |
| 2017 | #16,523 | 5 |
| 2016 | #16,947 | 5 |
| 2014 | #17,270 | 5 |
| 2010 | #17,763 | 5 |
| 2008 | #14,260 | 7 |
| 2007 | #16,061 | 6 |
| 2004 | #8,393 | 13 |
Donovan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#176
in 2003
Current rank
#504
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Donovan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2003, ranking #176 nationally with 2,211 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #284 (2014) to #504 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Donovan ranks #504 nationally for boys, with 603 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #504 | 603 |
| 2023 | #468 | 650 |
| 2022 | #448 | 692 |
| 2021 | #425 | 727 |
| 2020 | #374 | 830 |
| 2019 | #351 | 947 |
| 2018 | #324 | 1,030 |
| 2017 | #322 | 1,061 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Donovan most popular?
Donovan was most popular in 2003, when it ranked #176 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Donovan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Donovan?
At least 61,290 babies have been recorded with the name Donovan in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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