Doylene
A girl's name of Irish origin with 258 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Doylene, you're looking at a name that fewer than 258 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Doylene a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Doylene is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Doylene is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, an elaborated form of Doyle, from the Irish Ó Dubhghaill meaning 'dark foreigner' — originally referring to the dark-haired Danish Vikings who settled in Ireland. The -ene ending feminizes the surname into a given name popular in mid-20th century America.
Doylene has the warm, slightly old-fashioned charm of a name from a Southern family tree — a surname elevated to a given name, carrying its Celtic roots quietly.
EtymologyShow more
In the American context, Doylene is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1931–1962). Its Irish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 258 total births, Doylene exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Doylene has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1931.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 | #5596 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 89 | #4410 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 87 | #3647 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 61 | #3466 | — |
The Story of Doylene
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1953, Doylene is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Doylene are most likely born between 1943 and 1962.
How rare is Doylene?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Doylene is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1931, peaked in the 1950s with 89 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Doylene by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1931–1962)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 | #6837 |
| 1961 | 9 | #4634 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5317 |
| 1959 | 7 | #5176 |
| 1958 | 8 | #4617 |
| 1957 | 6 | #5588 |
| 1956 | 11 | #3753 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5361 |
| 1954 | 6 | #5314 |
| 1953 | 16 | #2720 |
| 1952 | 6 | #5076 |
| 1951 | 10 | #3551 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2944 |
| 1949 | 11 | #3242 |
| 1948 | 8 | #3965 |
| 1947 | 7 | #4469 |
| 1946 | 12 | #2915 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4725 |
| 1944 | 11 | #2814 |
| 1943 | 11 | #2908 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1931–1962