Holding steady.
Popularity of Doye since 1916
Babies named Doye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 | 15 |
| 1930s | 10 | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 | 25 |
| 1950s | 0 | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doye is a rare American given name with a very limited history. First recorded in 1920, it saw its peak year in 1934, but has since remained stable in obscurity. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and no states report significant usage. The name may be a variant of the Irish surname Doyle, or a modern coinage. Given its lack of widespread adoption, Doye is a distinctive choice for those seeking a vintage, uncommon name.
The name Doye likely stems from an English surname or a variant of Doyle, which is of Irish origin (Ó Dubhghaill, 'descendant of Dubhghall'). However, as a given name, it appears to be a rare modern American usage, first recorded in the 1920s. Its peak popularity occurred in 1934, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Doy
Sibling names for Doye
Names that share Doye's style, for a brother or sister.
