Donaven Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDON-uh-vin / /ˈdɒnəvən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: dark; English: descendant of Donn
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Donaven is derived from the Irish name Donnabhain, which means 'dark' or 'brown.' It is often associated with the Gaelic word 'donn,' meaning 'brown' or 'dark.' In English contexts, it can also be interpreted as a variant of Donovan, which has similar roots. The name has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Donaven has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Donovan
- Donavon
International Variants
- Donovan (Irish)
- Donavon (English)
Famous people named Donaven
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Donaven was first seen in the United States in 1973. Donaven has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Donaven has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Donaven (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 64 |
| 2002 | 66 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |