Doyle
- Pronunciation
- [Doy-al]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dark Stranger
- Origin
- Irish
Doyle Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 30,390 baby boys have been named Doyle. The name peaked in 1931 with 667 US births that year (rank #195). In 2024, ranked #7345 nationally — 7,150 places below its 1931 peak.
Top States for Doyle
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Doyle births are: Texas (4,434), Arkansas (2,453), Oklahoma (2,349).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Doyle
If you like Doyle's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Doyle's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Doyle
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Compare Doyle to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Doyle against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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