How popular is the name Doug in 2025?

Doug is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Doug most popular?

Doug peaked in 1962, reaching #170 among US boy names.

Doug will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Doug entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #170 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#170

peak (1962)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 17,500 people named Doug are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Doug alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Doug in 2025?: Doug is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Doug most popular?: Doug peaked in 1962, reaching #170 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Doug with classmates?: Doug will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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