Doc, derived from the Latin 'doctor,' signifies 'teacher' or 'learned one.' It is an occupational name, originally given to a university teacher, and later used as a personal name. The name Doc has been popularized in various forms of media, notably through characters such as Dr. Dolittle's animal companions, and the iconic Western outlaw character 'Doc Holliday.'
"Between 1880 and 2023, the name Doc had a total of 1335 births recorded. The number of annual births fluctuated considerably over this period, ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 37."