Doctor
Boy nameDoctor has been given to 379 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
379
Peak year
1920 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Doctor's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #982 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Doctor.
Sibling name ideas for Doctor
Same era and popularity as Doctor, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Doctor?
Doctor has been given to 379 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Doctor peak?
Doctor peaked in 1920, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Doctor a girl or boy name?
Doctor is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Doctor are boys).
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