Doyne
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 449 recorded births. Also given to 63 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Irish.
Doyne is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, an anglicization of the Irish Dubhán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'black.' The name was borne by several figures in Irish history and reflects the Irish tradition of names describing physical characteristics with affectionate diminutives.
Doyne has a crisp, distinctive sound that is unmistakably Irish without being widely known outside the tradition. It carries the genuine Celtic heritage of early Gaelic naming — a name with real roots in Irish identity.
EtymologyShow more
Doyne is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Doyne has been recorded as a boy's name since 1914, with 449 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Doyne has 47+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | #4891 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 21 | #4046 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 37 | #3602 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 94 | #2473 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 131 | #2175 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 101 | #2925 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 54 | #2777 | — |
The Story of Doyne
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1934, Doyne is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Doyne are most likely born between 1924 and 1944.
How rare is Doyne?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Doyne is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1930s with 131 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Doyne by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Doyne per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1914–1973)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 | #4658 |
| 1971 | 5 | #5124 |
| 1966 | 5 | #4102 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3640 |
| 1962 | 5 | #4217 |
| 1961 | 5 | #4224 |
| 1959 | 5 | #4147 |
| 1957 | 6 | #3670 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4012 |
| 1954 | 7 | #3238 |
| 1951 | 9 | #2718 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3824 |
| 1948 | 5 | #3812 |
| 1947 | 12 | #2277 |
| 1946 | 8 | #2758 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2818 |
| 1944 | 16 | #1759 |
| 1943 | 12 | #2207 |
| 1942 | 11 | #2295 |
| 1941 | 12 | #2114 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Doyne as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Doyne has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 63 births since 1913.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1973