How Many People Are Named Doyce?
Complete statistics for the name Doyce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Doyce is a very rare male name, with only 372 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 886,686 Americans. The vast majority of those named Doyce are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 87All 1,118 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1936Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Doyce Through the Generations
Doyce has been a name that's remained relatively stable through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1936 with 48 births. Today, it's still a rare choice, with only 1,118 total births recorded throughout history. The current generation of Doyces is predominantly elderly, with 97% being over 60 years old, indicating that the name is deeply rooted in the past and cherished by older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Doyce's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Doyce
How Many People Have the Name Doyce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 372 people in the United States currently share the name Doyce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 886,686 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Doyce a Common or Rare Name?
Doyce is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Doyce Mean?
Doyce means "creative variant of Joyce" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Doyce in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.
When Was Doyce Most Popular?
The name Doyce reached peak popularity in 1936, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Doyce?
Approximately 372 people named Doyce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,118. That works out to roughly 1 in 886,686 Americans.
Is Doyce a rare name?
Doyce is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 886,686 Americans has this name.
What does the name Doyce mean?
Doyce means "creative variant of Joyce" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Doyce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Doyce are male and 13% are female.
When was Doyce most popular?
Doyce peaked in 1936 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.