Total births
1,149
Boys' name · since 1912
Doyal
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,149 babies named Doyal, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,149
- total births
- 1912–1989
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Doyal is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,149 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Doyal has been recorded 1,149 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1989.
- 1,149 total births
- 1912–1989 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,149 boys have been named Doyal since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1989.
- 1,149
- total births
- 1912–1989
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Doyal was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
39 babies were named Doyal in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Doyal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Doyal splits its recorded history at 1943: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1929 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Doyal at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Doyal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1989
- Peak year (1929)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Doyal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Doyal's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Doyal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 104
1910s
104 births
- 1920s
1920s
259 births
- 1930s
1930s
277 births
- 1940s
1940s
241 births
- 1950s
1950s
155 births
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 277 births (24% of all-time use).
How Doyal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Doyal's total volume
Doyal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Doyal by state
Where Doyal concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 70 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 51 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 40 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 29 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.4% |
Georgia share of Doyal's total US births 6.1%
Even split
70 of 1,149 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Doyal? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,149 babies named Doyal. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1929, with 39 births.
When was Doyal most popular? ▼
Doyal was most popular in the 1930s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Doyal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Doyal are Georgia (70 births), Oklahoma (51 births), Texas (40 births).
How long has the name Doyal been used? ▼
Doyal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 78 years of data through 1989.
What names are similar to Doyal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Doyle, Doyce, Doy, Doyne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Doyal's data
- Doyal's decade-level peak was the 1930s (277 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Doyals (70 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Doyal
Nearby Names Like Doyal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Doyal
Doyle Boy
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Doyce Boy
946 births
Doy Boy
731 births
Doyne Boy
449 births
Doyl Boy
210 births
Compare Doyal side by side: Doyal vs Doyle Doyal vs Doyce Doyal vs Doy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Doyal: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,149 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/doyal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Doyal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.