Doyle Carrigan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doyle Carrigan — dark foreigner
33K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doyle Carrigan is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Doyle is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Ó Dubhghaill, meaning 'son of the dark foreigner' — the Irish term for Viking Danes. Common in Leinster. The surname Carrigan: Anthony Carrigan (academic) (1980–2016), British academic Anthony Carrigan (actor) (born 1983), American actor Aub Carrigan (1917–2012), Australian first-class cricketer Benjamin Carrigan (born 1998), Australian professional footballer Bill Carrigan (1883–1969), American baseball catcher Bob Carrigan (born 1966), American businessman Brian Carrigan (born 1979), Scottish footballer Bryan Carrigan (born 1969), American music producer, engineer, and electronic musician Casey Carrigan (born 1951), American track and field athlete Charles Carrigan (1882–1916), Irish republican Gene Carrigan (1906–1. Doyle is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 33K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Doyle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Doyle

Meaning: dark foreigner

Celtic

From Irish Ó Dubhghaill, meaning 'son of the dark foreigner' — the Irish term for Viking Danes. Common in Leinster.

Surname: Carrigan

Irish

Anthony Carrigan (academic) (1980–2016), British academic Anthony Carrigan (actor) (born 1983), American actor Aub Carrigan (1917–2012), Australian first-class cricketer Benjamin Carrigan (born 1998), Australian professional footballer Bill Carrigan (1883–1969), American baseball catcher Bob Carrigan (born 1966), American businessman Brian Carrigan (born 1979), Scottish footballer Bryan Carrigan (born 1969), American music producer, engineer, and electronic musician Casey Carrigan (born 1951), American track and field athlete Charles Carrigan (1882–1916), Irish republican Gene Carrigan (1906–1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Doyle is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Ireland 7%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Doyle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Doyle has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Doyel
  • Doile

Notable People Named Doyle Carrigan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Doyle Carrigan:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Doyle?
The first name Doyle originates from Celtic. From Irish Ó Dubhghaill, meaning 'son of the dark foreigner' — the Irish term for Viking Danes. Common in Leinster.
When was Doyle most popular?
The name Doyle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carrigan?
The surname Carrigan originates from Irish. Anthony Carrigan (academic) (1980–2016), British academic Anthony Carrigan (actor) (born 1983), American actor Aub Carrigan (1917–2012), Australian first-class cricketer Benjamin Carrigan (born 1998), Australian professional footballer Bill Carrigan (1883–1969), American baseball catcher Bob Carrigan (born 1966), American businessman Brian Carrigan (born 1979), Scottish footballer Bryan Carrigan (born 1969), American music producer, engineer, and electronic musician Casey Carrigan (born 1951), American track and field athlete Charles Carrigan (1882–1916), Irish republican Gene Carrigan (1906–1.
What are the origins of the name Doyle Carrigan?
The name Doyle Carrigan combines two different traditions: the first name Doyle has Celtic roots, while the surname Carrigan originates from Irish.
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