Douglas Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDUG-ləs / /ˈdʌɡləs/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: 'dark stream'; Gaelic: 'from the dark river'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Douglas has Scottish roots, derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh' meaning 'dark' and 'glas' meaning 'stream' or 'river'. It was originally a surname associated with a prominent Scottish clan. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. Douglas has been used in various historical contexts, including literature and nobility.
Trend Summary
Douglas has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dougie
- Duglas
International Variants
- Diego (Spanish)
- Duglas (Spanish)
Famous people named Douglas
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science fiction series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
Douglas Fairbanks was an American actor and producer, recognized as one of the first major stars of Hollywood.
Douglas MacArthur was a prominent American general during World War II and the Korean War.
Douglas Coupland is a Canadian author and artist, known for his novel 'Generation X'.
Fictional characters named Douglas
Douglas the Dog is a character in the animated series 'Up', known for his loyalty and companionship.
Douglas is a character in the video game series 'Animal Crossing', serving as a friendly dog villager.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Douglas was first seen in the United States in 1880. Douglas has ranked as high as #52 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, California, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Douglas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Douglas (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 21 | |
TX | 21 | |
CA | 16 | |
MI | 16 | |
PA | 15 | |
FL | 14 | |
NC | 14 | |
MD | 14 | |
WA | 13 | |
OH | 12 | |
AL | 11 | |
VA | 9 | |
IN | 8 | |
OR | 7 | |
AZ | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 29 |
1881 | 16 |
1882 | 32 |
1883 | 33 |
1884 | 36 |
1885 | 30 |
1886 | 35 |
1887 | 34 |
1888 | 50 |
1889 | 39 |
1890 | 38 |
1891 | 33 |
1892 | 57 |
1893 | 56 |
1894 | 66 |
1895 | 61 |
1896 | 72 |
1897 | 58 |
1898 | 71 |
1899 | 73 |
1900 | 107 |
1901 | 83 |
1902 | 76 |
1903 | 100 |
1904 | 64 |
1905 | 85 |
1906 | 99 |
1907 | 99 |
1908 | 111 |
1909 | 126 |
1910 | 169 |
1911 | 169 |
1912 | 350 |
1913 | 428 |
1914 | 502 |
1915 | 734 |
1916 | 815 |
1917 | 981 |
1918 | 1,432 |
1919 | 1,328 |
1920 | 1,657 |
1921 | 1,566 |
1922 | 1,636 |
1923 | 1,613 |
1924 | 1,676 |
1925 | 1,677 |
1926 | 1,778 |
1927 | 1,821 |
1928 | 1,912 |
1929 | 1,965 |
1930 | 2,166 |
1931 | 2,203 |
1932 | 2,284 |
1933 | 2,252 |
1934 | 2,541 |
1935 | 2,529 |
1936 | 2,375 |
1937 | 2,610 |
1938 | 3,508 |
1939 | 3,564 |
1940 | 3,732 |
1941 | 4,146 |
1942 | 11,234 |
1943 | 8,235 |
1944 | 6,998 |
1945 | 7,394 |
1946 | 8,334 |
1947 | 9,893 |
1948 | 9,470 |
1949 | 11,321 |
1950 | 12,265 |
1951 | 13,902 |
1952 | 13,680 |
1953 | 14,139 |
1954 | 14,704 |
1955 | 15,309 |
1956 | 16,390 |
1957 | 16,731 |
1958 | 15,797 |
1959 | 15,287 |
1960 | 15,137 |
1961 | 15,971 |
1962 | 15,926 |
1963 | 15,086 |
1964 | 14,603 |
1965 | 12,788 |
1966 | 11,403 |
1967 | 11,434 |
1968 | 11,407 |
1969 | 11,238 |
1970 | 10,410 |
1971 | 8,738 |
1972 | 7,389 |
1973 | 6,595 |
1974 | 5,842 |
1975 | 5,346 |
1976 | 5,228 |
1977 | 5,297 |
1978 | 5,150 |
1979 | 5,169 |
1980 | 5,180 |
1981 | 4,788 |
1982 | 4,512 |
1983 | 4,182 |
1984 | 4,142 |
1985 | 4,021 |
1986 | 3,763 |
1987 | 3,803 |
1988 | 3,654 |
1989 | 3,701 |
1990 | 3,544 |
1991 | 3,156 |
1992 | 2,630 |
1993 | 2,462 |
1994 | 2,162 |
1995 | 1,946 |
1996 | 1,792 |
1997 | 1,586 |
1998 | 1,403 |
1999 | 1,290 |
2000 | 1,173 |
2001 | 1,081 |
2002 | 953 |
2003 | 976 |
2004 | 799 |
2005 | 822 |
2006 | 824 |
2007 | 757 |
2008 | 687 |
2009 | 589 |
2010 | 536 |
2011 | 505 |
2012 | 452 |
2013 | 492 |
2014 | 458 |
2015 | 436 |
2016 | 447 |
2017 | 413 |
2018 | 373 |
2019 | 373 |
2020 | 334 |
2021 | 347 |
2022 | 299 |
2023 | 354 |
2024 | 283 |