How old is someone named Donavan?
The average Donavan is 30 years old.
Half of all living Donavans are between 20 and 37.
When was Donavan popular?
Donavan was at its most popular in the early 2000s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 56 babies were named Donavan in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 | 0 |
| 1920s | 73 | 0 |
| 1930s | 107 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 108 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 166 | 110 |
| 1960s | 329 | 270 |
| 1970s | 744 | 670 |
| 1980s | 940 | 890 |
| 1990s | 2,120 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 2,430 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 995 | 990 |
| 2020s | 284 | 280 |
How many Donavans are still alive?
About 7,700 Donavans are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 8,300 babies named Donavan since 1919.
Nearly every Donavan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Donavan?
About half of living Donavans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Donavan an old name?
Somewhat. Donavan is older than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Donavan will be 49 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Donavan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Donavans are men.
Names the same age as Donavan
NAME TWIN
Donavan's name twin is Eduardo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Eduardo's age curve is the closest match to Donavan's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Donavan
How old is the average Donavan?
The average Donavan in the US is 30 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Donavan?
About 7,700 Donavans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,300 babies given the name since 1919.
When was the name Donavan most popular?
In 2002, when about 270 baby boys were named Donavan.
Is Donavan a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 46% of living Donavans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this