Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Doctor
//ˈdɑktɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19206 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Doctor's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Doctor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Doctor |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
Doctor through the decades
- Doctor peaked in 1920, when 17 babies were named Doctor in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1926–1951), use of Doctor has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.