Donovan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dark; Brave; Bot
Background: The name Donovan originates from the Irish surname 'Ó Donnmhaín,' which signifies a descendant of Donnán. The name Donnán is derived from the Gaelic 'donn,' meaning 'dark,' and may also carry connotations of bravery or nobility, which are often associated with such surnames.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#436
Total births
61,290
Most popular decade
2000s
(58,164 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-220 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1900
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1900
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #968
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak year births
- 2,211
- Peak rank
- #176
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 603
- Recent rank
- #504
Female
- First year
- 1969
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #5,455
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #8,259
- Most recent year
- 2018
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,678
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).