Donovan
Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-uhv-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donovan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 220 babies have been named Donovan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donovan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,707 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,707
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Donovan
Donovan is a girl name .
Is Donovan a boy or girl name? Donovan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,707 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #505. Donovan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donovan is currently ranked #62,707 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donovan include Don, Dono, Donoy, Donoie, Van, Vany, Vanie, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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