| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \d(o)-no-van\ |
| Number in U.S | 👶 58,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 757 |
| Numerology | 🔢 4 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Irish |
The first recorded appearance of the name O'Donnabhain was made in the 12th century. Probably the most notorious Donovan to come out of Ireland was Jeremiah O'Donovan (1831-1915), also known as Rossa. For more on O'Donovan Rossa, see Historical Figures below. As a given name, Donovan dates back to the early 1900s and was also given a boost in popularity in the 1960s by folk-rock singer Donovan.
Popularity
The name Donovan entered the United States popularity charts right at the turn of the 20th century, in the early 1900s. Over the next 60 years or more, the name would grow very slowly in usage. Between the years 1964 and 1969, Donovan managed to jump 400 places on the charts in just those six years. This increase in use coincided with the musical success of Donovan, one of the most talented British artists of his day. A series of hit records and singles were produced between 1965 and 1970-right when American parents turned out to be seriously responding to the name of it. The peak of popularity of the name Donovan came at the turn of the 21st century. Between 2002 and 2007, Donovan managed to scratch his way into the Top 200 list of the most commonly used names for boys. Although Donovan has never achieved super popularity, It has done quite well considering its distinct Irish flavor and off-beat quality. This is not a conventional election by any means. He is so Irish by nature; we have a hard time seeing this name on any child who is not at least a quarter of Ireland. Americans have been responding to Gaelic-influenced names in recent decades, and they too like Surname given names as a trend. Donovan is a great choice for a little boy of “Black Irish” descent so that he can refer to him as his For the same reason, he is also a thoughtful choice for African-Americans (think “Dark Irish Little Prince.”: The football star Donovan McNabb). This is not a conventional election by any means. He is so Irish by nature; we have a hard time seeing this name on any child who is not at least a quarter of Ireland. Americans have been responding to Gaelic-influenced names in recent decades, and they too like Surname given names as a trend. Donovan is a great choice for a little boy of “Black Irish” descent so that he can refer to him as his For the same reason, he is also a thoughtful choice for African-Americans (think “Dark Irish Little Prince.”: The football star Donovan McNabb). This is not a conventional election by any means. He is so Irish by nature; we have a hard time seeing this name on any child who is not at least a quarter of Ireland. Americans have been responding to Gaelic-influenced names in recent decades, and they too like Surname given names as a trend. Donovan is a great choice for a little boy of “Black Irish” descent so that he can refer to him as his For the same reason, he is also a thoughtful choice for African-Americans (think “Dark Irish Little Prince.”: The football star Donovan McNabb). Americans have been responding to Gaelic-influenced names in recent decades, and they too like Surname given names as a trend. Donovan is a great choice for a little boy of “Black Irish” descent so that he can refer to him as his For the same reason, he is also a thoughtful choice for African-Americans (think “Dark Irish Little Prince.”: The football star Donovan McNabb). Americans have been responding to Gaelic-influenced names in recent decades, and they too like Surname given names as a trend. Donovan is a great choice for a little boy of “Black Irish” descent so that he can refer to him as his For the same reason, he is also a thoughtful choice for African-Americans (think “Dark Irish Little Prince.”: The football star Donovan McNabb).
historical figures
bombing raids, Britain tried to extradite O'Donovan back to England for punishment to no avail (America had granted political amnesty to these Irish bad boys). A mentally unstable English woman tried to assas Sinate O'Donovan in New York, but they survived the gunshot wounds. She would die at the age of 83 on Staten Island, but his body was shipped back to her homeland. Her graveside prayer, given by Pádraig Pearse, remains one of the most famous speeches of the Irish independence movement. It ended with the lines: "They think they have pacified Ireland They think they have bought half of us and bullied the other half They think they have foreseen everything, they think they have provided against everything but, fools. , the fools, the fools! “They have left us our Fenian dead, and while Ireland has these graves, unfree Ireland should not be at peace.
Famous people named Donovan
Donovan (Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist)
Donavon Frankenreiter (musician/surfer)
Donovan Leitch (actor)
Donovan McNabb (soccer player)
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My name is Donavon and my name'sounds like It's spelled wrong but It's n't. I Love my name but some people sometimes call me doughn't van because of my name and my weight but I don't care I like my name no matter what
My name is Donovan, and I like the fact that few people around me have it as their first name. However, I cross too much confusion from people considering it a last name and/or spelling and pronouncing it incorrectly.
My husband is Donovan and It's an awesome n't-too-common name :)
This is my name, I was named after my Mother, I didn't like it when I was young. But I do like my name now.
My nephew is named Donovan and we get a lot of compliments on it! I love it!