Doyal
Doyal is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark stranger or dark foreigner.
Origin and history
Doyal is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Doyle, which stems from the Gaelic name Dubhghall. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century as a given name. Today, it is quite rare in contemporary American naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
1,149 babies in the United States have been named Doyal since 1880. It ranks #3545 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (32.4 %)
- OK (23.6 %)
- TX (18.5 %)
- AL (13.4 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 104 |
| 1920-1930 | 259 |
| 1930-1940 | 277 |
| 1940-1950 | 241 |
| 1950-1960 | 155 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Doyal
- Doyal Alexander: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- Doyal originated as an Anglicized spelling variation of the Irish surname Doyle.
- Most U.S. usage of Doyal as a given name occurred during the mid-20th century.