Total births
106
Unisex name · since 1920
Doye
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 106 babies named Doye, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 106
- total births
- 1920–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
106 boys have been named Doye since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Doye has been recorded 106 times among boys since 1920, 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 1920 to 1964.
- 106 total births
- 1920–1964 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
106 boys have been named Doye since 1920, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1964.
- 106
- total births
- 1920–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Doye was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
10 babies were named Doye in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Doye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Doye splits its recorded history at 1944: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Doye at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Doye popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1964
- Peak year (1934)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Doye popularity over time - girls
20 total births recorded since 1916 (Doye as girls' name)
Doye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Doye's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Doye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
15 births
- 1930s
1930s
29 births
- 1940s
1940s
25 births
- 1950s
1950s
25 births
- 1960s
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 29 births (27% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Doye? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 106 babies named Doye. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1934, with 10 births.
When was Doye most popular? ▼
Doye was most popular in the 1930s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Is Doye a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Doye is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 106 births, and as a girl's name it has 20 births.
How long has the name Doye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Doye since 1920 -- 45 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Doye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Doyle, Doyal, Doyce, Doy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Doye's data
- Doye's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 1960s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Doye
Nearby Names Like Doye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Doye
Doyle Boy
#7277 30,400 births
Doyal Boy
1,149 births
Doyce Boy
946 births
Doy Boy
731 births
Doyne Boy
449 births
Compare Doye side by side: Doye vs Doyle Doye vs Doyal Doye vs Doyce
Related Names
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, 1920–1964 (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. "Doye: Baby Name Since 1920 - 106 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/doye. 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 Doye 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.