Doyle
Doyle first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1931, when 667 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Doyle popular?
Vintage Doyle is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1931.
| 2020s | 63 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 130 | |
| 2000s | 273 | |
| 1990s | 412 | |
| 1980s | 670 | |
| 1970s | 1,462 | |
| 1960s | 3,465 | |
| 1950s | 5,079 | |
| 1940s | 5,529 | |
| 1930s | 6,021 | |
| 1920s | 4,930 | |
| 1910s | 2,054 | |
| 1900s | 216 | |
| 1890s | 87 | |
| 1880s | 9 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Doyle mean?
Anglicized from Irish O Dubhghaill, from 'dubh' meaning 'dark, black' and 'gall' meaning 'stranger, foreigner' — 'dark foreigner', a term historically applied to Viking settlers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Doyle mean?
Doyle means dark stranger. Anglicized from Irish O Dubhghaill, from 'dubh' meaning 'dark, black' and 'gall' meaning 'stranger, foreigner' — 'dark foreigner', a term historically applied to Viking settlers.
What is the origin of the name Doyle?
Doyle is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Doyle?
Doyle is pronounced “DOYL.”
Is Doyle a boy or a girl name?
Doyle is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Doyle a popular name right now?
Doyle is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1931.
How popular is the name Doyle?
In 2025, Doyle ranked #7815 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Doyle most popular?
Doyle was most popular in 1931, when about 667 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Doyle?
Names similar to Doyle include Cillian, Kian, Kieran, Sullivan, Cian.
What names go well with Doyle?
irish names that pair well with Doyle include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.