What origin is the name Dougherty?

Dougherty comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dougherty a popular name?

Dougherty is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Dougherty?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Dougherty — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Dougherty

Q: Is Dougherty a rare name?

Yes. Dougherty does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dougherty

Dougherty

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Dougherty is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish surname used as a first name, historically derived from Doherty and associated with the word wicked.".

With irish roots, Dougherty is a boy name that means "An Irish surname used as a first name, historically derived from Doherty and associated with the word wicked.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish surname used as a first name, historically derived from Doherty and associated with the word wicked.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dougherty

Very rare in US records

What does Dougherty mean?

Dougherty is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish surname used as a first name, historically derived from Doherty and associated with the word wicked.".