Doyle

Doyle is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Doyle at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Doyle

Doyle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Doyle first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #195 in 1931, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 30,390 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Doyle in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#195 in 1931
Peak year
1931
Babies named Doyle in 2024
11
Total since 1880
30,390

Doyle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1821 in 1998
Babies named Doyle in 2018
3
Total since 1996
57

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Doyle mean?

The meaning of Doyle is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Doyle a boy or girl name?

Doyle is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Doyle?

Doyle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Doyle?

Doyle first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #195 in 1931, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].