At a glance
- In short
- Donevan is a charming and uncommon male name of English origin, pronounced as DUN-uh-van (/ˈdʌnəvæn/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2016 (#12,185)
- Babies in 2016
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,142 in 2001
- First recorded
- 1988
Meaning of Donevan
Donevan is a male name of English origin. This name is a variation of the more commonly known name Donovan. In terms of popularity, Donevan has been steadily used in the United States over the past few decades. While it hasn't reached the top rankings, it has maintained a consistent presence. The data shows that Donevan had occurrences in various years, with its highest rank being 5141 in 2001. With its unique spelling and pleasant sound, Donevan is a charming choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet appealing name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Donevan
English
- Pronounced DUN-uh-van /ˈdʌnəvæn/
Popularity of Donevan in the U.S.
Donevan was last recorded in the U.S. in 2016, ranked #12,185 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,142 in 2001. It first appears in the records in 1988.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1988–2016 21 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 12,185 | back (not recorded in 2015) |
| 2014 | 6 | 10,717 | ▼ 1,062 |
| 2013 | 7 | 9,655 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 6 | 10,808 | ▼ 3,217 |
| 2010 | 10 | 7,591 | ▼ 1,155 |
| 2009 | 13 | 6,436 | ▲ 1,262 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7,698 | ▼ 1,076 |
| 2007 | 12 | 6,622 | ▲ 282 |
| 2006 | 11 | 6,904 | ▼ 678 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6,226 | ▲ 750 |
| 2004 | 10 | 6,976 | ▼ 261 |
| 2003 | 10 | 6,715 | ▲ 1,741 |
| 2002 | 7 | 8,456 | ▼ 3,314 |
| 2001 | 14 | 5,142 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 8 | 7,139 | ▲ 2,492 |
| 1998 | 5 | 9,631 | ▼ 1,521 |
| 1997 | 6 | 8,110 | ▼ 139 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7,971 | ▲ 897 |
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | ▼ 1,098 |
| 1994 | 6 | 7,770 | back (not recorded in 1989–1993) |
| 1988 | 5 | 7,270 | new |