Boys name · California
Donovan in California
The SSA records 8,238 Donovan births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1925. In 2025 it stood as the #376 most popular boys name, from 91 births that year.
Popularity over time
Donovan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | #535 |
| 1953 | 7 | #734 |
| 1965 | 21 | #539 |
| 1977 | 40 | #414 |
| 1989 | 104 | #323 |
| 2001 | 198 | #220 |
| 2013 | 220 | #220 |
| 2025 | 91 | #376 |
Donovan had its most births in California in 2005, when 279 babies were given the name. Donovan's highest rank in California was #186, set in 2003.
Donovan started at #535 in 1925 and finished at #376 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #186 in 2003 and a low of #1046 in 1960.
Nationally, Donovan's strongest state was Vermont, where it hit #77 in 2010. See Donovan in every state →
How popular is Donovan in California?
The SSA records 8,238 Donovan births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1925. In 2025 it stood as the #376 most popular boys name, from 91 births that year.
How many babies are named Donovan in California?
91 Donovan babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Donovan in California?
In 2025, Donovan sat at #376 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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