Douglas
Douglas first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1957, when 16,730 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Douglas popular?
Vintage Douglas is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1957.
| 2020s | 1,929 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,487 | |
| 2000s | 8,661 | |
| 1990s | 21,972 | |
| 1980s | 41,746 | |
| 1970s | 65,155 | |
| 1960s | 134,989 | |
| 1950s | 148,205 | |
| 1940s | 80,760 | |
| 1930s | 26,031 | |
| 1920s | 17,301 | |
| 1910s | 6,908 | |
| 1900s | 950 | |
| 1890s | 585 | |
| 1880s | 334 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Douglas mean?
From Scottish Gaelic 'dubh glais' meaning 'dark stream' or 'dark water' (dubh 'dark' + glais 'stream, water'), originally a river name and clan surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Douglas mean?
Douglas means Dark water, dark stream. From Scottish Gaelic 'dubh glais' meaning 'dark stream' or 'dark water' (dubh 'dark' + glais 'stream, water'), originally a river name and clan surname.
What is the origin of the name Douglas?
Douglas is of scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Douglas?
Douglas is pronounced “DUG-las.”
Is Douglas a boy or a girl name?
Douglas is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Douglas a popular name right now?
Douglas is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1957.
How popular is the name Douglas?
In 2025, Douglas ranked #807 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Douglas most popular?
Douglas was most popular in 1957, when about 16,730 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Douglas?
Names similar to Douglas include Logan, Ian, Lachlan, Ewan, Angus.
What names go well with Douglas?
scottish names that pair well with Douglas include Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley, Fiona.