Donovan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14260 in 2008 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 13 births ranking #8393. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 270,103 girls born was named Donovan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Donovan is an Irish name usually linked with ideas of dark colouring and chieftainship. It has a smooth surname-style shape but deeper roots than many modern names of that kind.
The name has long existed in Irish surname tradition and later became a first name in its own right. Its modern popularity comes from combining Celtic heritage with a polished contemporary sound.