Douglas
Douglas is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh' (dark) and 'glas' (stream or water), meaning 'dark river' or 'dark stream.' Originally a powerful Scottish clan name, it transitioned into a popular given name with strong Celtic heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 317. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 505
- 2012: 452
- 2013: 492
- 2014: 458
- 2015: 437
- 2016: 447
- 2017: 413
- 2018: 373
- 2019: 374
- 2020: 334
- 2021: 347
- 2022: 300
- 2023: 354
- 2024: 286
- 2025: 308
- 2026 (projected): 317
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Scottish heritage appeals to those with Celtic roots
- •Peaked in popularity mid-20th century, now considered a vintage classic
- •The nickname Doug provides a casual, friendly alternative
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Statistics
560,013
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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