Doug
Doug is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Dark stream or dark water.
Origin and history
Doug is a short form of Douglas, derived from the Scottish Gaelic words 'dubh' meaning dark and 'glais' meaning stream or water. Historically a prominent Scottish clan name, it grew popular as a given name throughout the English-speaking world. In the United States, Doug saw significant mid-20th-century usage but is now rarely given as an official full name on birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
22,468 babies in the United States have been named Doug since 1880. It ranks #781 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.7 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- WA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 340 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,326 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,348 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,892 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,918 |
| 1980-1990 | 388 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 55 |
| 2010-2019 | 34 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Doug
- Doug Flutie: American football player, Sports broadcaster
- Doug Doug: Livestreamer, Content creator
Fun facts
- Doug derives from Clan Douglas, one of the most powerful medieval families in Scottish history.
- The name gained widespread youth recognition in the 1990s through the animated television series 'Doug'.