Douglas

Q: What is the origin of Douglas?

Douglas is of Scottish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Douglas?

According to the latest SSA data, Douglas is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Douglas a girl name?

Douglas is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Dark River"

Anglicized from Gaelic elements associated with a place-name, traditionally glossed as referring to a dark or shaded river.

Themes:scottishrivertoponymicgaelic

Nature Natural Vintage Retro Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Douglas

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Douglas did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Douglas Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Douglas.

9 ideas

Doug

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doug

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douy

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glas

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lasy

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ddie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Douglas

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Douglas mean?

Douglas means "Dark River". Anglicized from Gaelic elements associated with a place-name, traditionally glossed as referring to a dark or shaded riv

What is the origin of Douglas?

Douglas is of Scottish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Douglas?

According to the latest SSA data, Douglas is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Douglas a girl name?

Douglas is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Douglas?

Popular nicknames for Douglas include Doug, doug, douy, glas, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Douglas?

There are many names similar to Douglas in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginScottish

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withD

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Adair Alister Alastair Allister Afton

Sisters

Afton Ainslee Adair Ainslie Ainsleigh

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