How popular is the name Douglass in 2025?

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

When was the name Douglass most popular?

Douglass peaked in 1942, reaching #575 among US boy names.

Douglass will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Douglass entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #575 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#575

peak (1942)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 3,700 people named Douglass are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Douglass alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Douglass in 2025?: Douglass is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Douglass most popular?: Douglass peaked in 1942, reaching #575 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Douglass with classmates?: Douglass will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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