Total births
946
Unisex name · since 1914
Doyce
946 babies named Doyce in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1934. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 946
- total births
- 1914–1993
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
946 boys have been named Doyce since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Doyce recorded 946 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1993.
- 946 total births
- 1914–1993 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
946 boys have been named Doyce since 1914, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1993.
- 946
- total births
- 1914–1993
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Doyce was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
39 babies were named Doyce in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Doyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Doyce's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1934 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Doyce at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Doyce popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1993
- Peak year (1934)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Doyce popularity over time - girls
172 total births recorded since 1914 (Doyce as girls' name)
Doyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Doyce's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Doyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 50
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
163 births
- 1930s
1930s
272 births
- 1940s
1940s
218 births
- 1950s
1950s
157 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 272 births (29% of all-time use).
How Doyce 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 Doyce's total volume
Doyce vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Doyce by state
Where Doyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 194 | 20.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 59 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 33 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Doyce's total US births 20.5%
Even split
194 of 946 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Doyce? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 946 babies named Doyce. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1934, with 39 births.
When was Doyce most popular? ▼
Doyce was most popular in the 1930s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Doyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Doyce are Texas (194 births), Alabama (59 births), Arkansas (33 births).
Is Doyce a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Doyce is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 946 births, and as a girl's name it has 172 births.
How long has the name Doyce been used? ▼
Doyce has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 80 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Doyce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Doyle, Doyal, Doy, Doyne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Doyce's data
- Doyce's decade-level peak was the 1930s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Doyces (194 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Doyce
Nearby Names Like Doyce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Doyce
Doyle Boy
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Doyal Boy
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Doy Boy
731 births
Doyne Boy
449 births
Doyl Boy
210 births
Compare Doyce side by side: Doyce vs Doyle Doyce vs Doyal Doyce vs Doy
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1993 (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. "Doyce: Baby Name Since 1914 - 946 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/doyce. 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 Doyce 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.