Doc
boy name#3949 in 2025Doc entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #412 in 1883, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3949
rank today
#412
peak (1883)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #547 |
| 1890s | #738 |
| 1900s | #935 |
| 1910s | #1499 |
| 1920s | #2045 |
| 1930s | #2545 |
| 1940s | #3005 |
| 1950s | #3030 |
| 1960s | #3397 |
| 1970s | #4324 |
| 1980s | #5802 |
| 1990s | #7798 |
| 2000s | #8447 |
| 2010s | #5715 |
| 2020s | #3980 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Doc has been most popular in TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Doc are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Doc alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Doc in 2025?
- Doc ranks #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Doc most popular?
- Doc peaked in 1883, reaching #412 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Doc with classmates?
- Doc will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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