Boy · #4,049 in 2026

Doyl

Name: Popularity of the name Doyl in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Doyl, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,049

Peak Rank

#2,270 (1928)

Total Babies

210

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1963

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2270

Peak Rank

210

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Doyl

Doyl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 13 Doyls were born — ranking #2,270 that year. As of 2026, Doyl ranks #4,049 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 210 Doyls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Doyl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Doyl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doyl

What does the name Doyl mean?

Doyl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Doyl in 2026?

In 2026, Doyl ranks #4,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Doyl most popular?

Doyl reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,270 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Doyl a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Doyl is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Doyl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doyl include Baldwin, Winnie, Lena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doyl

Doyl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 210 births in the dataset. Doyl's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,270. Use the chart and map above to compare Doyl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.