Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Driscoll

Ó Drisceóil, O'Driscoll is an Irish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó hEidirsceoil. The O'Driscolls were rulers of the Dáirine sept of the Corcu Loígde until the early modern period; their ancestors were Kings of Munster until the rise of the Eóganachta in the 7th century.

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#12,285 (2011)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2011
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#12285
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Driscoll

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ó Drisceóil, O'Driscoll is an Irish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó hEidirsceoil. The O'Driscolls were rulers of the Dáirine sept of the Corcu Loígde until the early modern period; their ancestors were Kings of Munster until the rise of the Eóganachta in the 7th century.

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The Story of Driscoll

Driscoll first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 5 Driscolls were born — ranking #12,285 that year. As of 2026, Driscoll ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Driscolls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Driscoll

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

  • Driskell
  • Driskill
  • Triskele
  • Dressel
  • Drizzle
  • Descale
  • Odriscoll
  • Drossel
  • Trickle
  • Tricycle
  • Trickel
  • Triska

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Driscoll

What does the name Driscoll mean?
Ó Drisceóil, O'Driscoll is an Irish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó hEidirsceoil. The O'Driscolls were rulers of the Dáirine sept of the Corcu Loígde until the early modern period; their ancestors were Kings of Munster until the rise of the Eóganachta in the 7th century.
How popular is Driscoll in 2026?
In 2026, Driscoll ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Driscoll most popular?
Driscoll reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #12,285 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Driscoll a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Driscoll is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Driscoll?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Driscoll include Abdikhaliq, Abdiwali, Abdulaye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Driscoll

Driscoll is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Driscoll's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #12,285. Use the chart and map above to compare Driscoll'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.