Doyle

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Doyle

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Doyle is a surname, based upon the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhghaill, or “Descendent of Dubhghall (Dougal), which comes form a Gaelic name meaning “Dark Stranger” from “dubhgall” from “dubh” (black, dark) and “gall” (stranger).

History:
Doyle is another example of a surname transferred for use as a first name.

Pronunciation: doyl.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.022 % named Doyle

Popularity of Doyle:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 588th most popular.
1910-1920: 345th most popular.
1920-1930: 270th most popular.
1930-1940: 219th most popular.
1940-1950: 289th most popular.
1950-1960: 339th most popular.
1960-1970: 437th most popular.
1970-1980: 710th most popular.
1980-2000: N/A