Doyle, of Irish origin, is derived from the Gaelic 'dubhghall', meaning 'dark stranger'. It was initially a nickname given to someone with dark complexion or hair, later becoming a hereditary surname. In English-speaking countries, Doyle has been used as a given name since the mid-20th century.
"From 1914 to 1962, the name Doyle saw its most popular years with 11 births in 1932 and 10 births in both 1931 and 1951. However, it experienced a decline towards the end of this period, with only 5 or fewer births from 1947 onwards."