Douglas
girl nameDouglas entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1300 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1300
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1989 |
| 1910s | #2078 |
| 1920s | #2131 |
| 1930s | #2206 |
| 1940s | #1856 |
| 1950s | #1975 |
| 1960s | #1802 |
| 1970s | #2574 |
| 1980s | #3356 |
| 1990s | #10293 |
| 2000s | #14179 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Douglas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Douglas alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Douglas in 2025?
- Douglas is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Douglas most popular?
- Douglas peaked in 1942, reaching #1300 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Douglas with classmates?
- Douglas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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