Doyle
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Doyle
An Irish surname possibility for those who like Daley, Royal, Dougal, and Dolan, though it may sound too much like doily to catch on for modern boys. Nevertheless, it was fairly well used in the 20th century, popular in the 30s, 40s, and 50s when it reached the Top 200 at one point.
Doyle for boys#7815 US
Derived from the given name Dougal (or Dubhghall), it means "dark stranger" and might work for fans of Sherlock Holmes writer, Arthur Conan Doyle.
Doyle for girls
An Irish surname, borrowed from the given name Dougal (or Dubhghall), Doyle was a popular choice for boys in the US in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Meaning "dark stranger", it appeared in the stats for girls a handful of times throughout the period.
It might appeal to fans of Sherlock Holmes writer, Arthur Conan Doyle, though others might find it a bit too much like doily.
Pronounced DOYL.
As of October 2026, Doyle ranked #7815 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #195 in 1931.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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