Douglas
Male name · ↓ Falling
231,778
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
#736
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Douglas
Douglas is of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning 'dark river,' originally a powerful Scottish clan name. It peaked in the 1940s-1960s in the US. Famous bearers include Douglas MacArthur and Douglas Adams.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 707 births |
| 1890s | 1,336 births |
| 1900s | 2,099 births |
| 1910s | 4,373 births |
| 1920s | 8,320 births |
| 1930s | 11,827 births |
| 1940s | 33,639 births |
| 1950s | 60,112 births |
| 1960s | 53,664 births |
| 1970s | 25,960 births |
| 1980s | 16,271 births |
| 1990s | 8,525 births |
| 2000s | 3,249 births |
| 2010s | 1,292 births |
| 2020s | 404 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Douglas?
Douglas has been given to 231,778 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 6,614 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #736.
Is Douglas a boy or girl name?
Douglas is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Douglas most popular?
Douglas was most popular in 1957, when 6,614 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Douglas?
Douglas first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).