Douglas: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dark name meaning dark stream, deep and flowing.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #735
- Peak
- #23 in 1942
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Douglas Means
Douglas is a boy name of Scottish origin. A dark name meaning dark stream, deep and flowing.
How Popular Douglas Is
Douglas currently ranks #735 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #23 in 1942. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Douglas
- Douglas reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #23 in 1942.
- Once a top name, Douglas has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Douglas has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Douglas is a name from the Scottish Gaelic tradition.
Names Like Douglas
Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Douglas
Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Douglas.
Questions About Douglas
What does Douglas mean?
Douglas is a boy name of Scottish origin. A dark name meaning dark stream, deep and flowing.
How popular is Douglas?
Douglas currently ranks #735 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #23 in 1942. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Douglas come from?
Douglas comes from Scottish roots. Douglas reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #23 in 1942.
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