How Many People Are Named Douglas?
561,781
people in the United States are named Douglas
1 in 596 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#111
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1677%
Of US population
Peak Year
1957
16,766 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
DUG-ləs
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Anglicized form of the Scottish surname Dubhghlas, meaning "dark river" from Gaelic dubh "dark" and glais "water, river". Douglas was originally a place name (for example, a tributary of the River Clyde), which then became a Scottish clan name (belonging to a powerful line of Scottish earls). It has been used as a given name since the 16th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 63.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
45,071
California
42,682
Ohio
37,791
Michigan
34,558
Pennsylvania
29,456
Illinois
26,156
Texas
23,209
Minnesota
16,823
New Jersey
16,718
Indiana
16,029
💡 Fun Facts About "Douglas"
- 283 babies were named Douglas in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1957
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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