Boy · #3,714 in 2026

Doyt

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

Current Rank

#3,714

Peak Rank

#2,368 (1933)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1951

Last Year

1933

Peak Year

#2368

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Doyt

Doyt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1933, when 10 Doyts were born — ranking #2,368 that year. As of 2026, Doyt ranks #3,714 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 66 Doyts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Doyt

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

Doit
Deut
Doubt
Date
Debt
Dot
Dat
Dote
Dought
Dit
Dout
Deat

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doyt

What does the name Doyt mean?

Doyt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Doyt in 2026?

In 2026, Doyt ranks #3,714 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Doyt most popular?

Doyt reached its peak popularity in 1933, ranking #2,368 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Doyt most popular?

Doyt has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Doyt.

Is Doyt a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Doyt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doyt include Telesforo, Kelso, Norah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doyt

Doyt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 66 births in the dataset. Doyt's peak popularity came in 1933 when it ranked #2,368. Use the chart and map above to compare Doyt'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.