Doyle
Peaked at #195 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1889, Doyle has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Doyle — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2476
in 1914
Last ranked
#6053
in 1962
Years tracked
34
1914–1962
Trend
Falling
Doyle was already at its most popular for girls in 1914 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #2476), with 9 babies given the name that year.
Doyle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1962, when it stood at #6053.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | #6,053 | 6 |
| 1959 | #5,175 | 7 |
| 1957 | #4,635 | 8 |
| 1955 | #6,082 | 5 |
| 1951 | #4,488 | 7 |
| 1950 | #4,887 | 6 |
| 1948 | #4,819 | 6 |
| 1947 | #5,527 | 5 |
Doyle — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#195
in 1931
Current rank
#7345
in 2024
Years tracked
136
1889–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1889, Doyle reached its peak popularity for boys in 1931, ranking #195 nationally with 667 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8997 (2014) to #7345 (2024) — a 18% improvement.
As of 2024, Doyle ranks #7345 nationally for boys, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,345 | 11 |
| 2023 | #8,420 | 9 |
| 2022 | #9,202 | 8 |
| 2021 | #6,102 | 14 |
| 2020 | #7,146 | 11 |
| 2019 | #7,288 | 11 |
| 2018 | #6,438 | 13 |
| 2017 | #5,153 | 18 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Doyle most popular?
Doyle was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #195 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Doyle becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Doyle?
At least 30,642 babies have been recorded with the name Doyle in the US since 1889, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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