Doyle
Doyle is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dark stranger or dark foreigner.
Origin and history
Doyle originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubhghaill, meaning descendant of the dark stranger. Historically used as a given name in the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is a rare traditional choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
30,400 babies in the United States have been named Doyle since 1880. It ranks #678 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.6 %)
- AR (9.2 %)
- OK (8.8 %)
- TN (6.9 %)
- MO (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 216 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,054 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,930 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,021 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,529 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,079 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,465 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,462 |
| 1980-1990 | 670 |
| 1990-2000 | 412 |
| 2000-2010 | 273 |
| 2010-2019 | 130 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Doyle
- Doyle Brunson: Poker Player, Author
- Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein: Musician, Guitarist
Fun facts
- The original Gaelic root was used to describe invading Norsemen or Vikings in Ireland.
- Doyle belongs to a long-standing English-language tradition of using Irish family names as masculine first names.