Holding steady.
Popularity of Duglas since 1915
Babies named Duglas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1942, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duglas's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Duglas is a rare variant spelling of the established Scottish name Douglas. U.S. Social Security data shows that Duglas was first recorded in 1915 and saw its highest usage in 1927, though it never entered the top 1000. The name has remained in very limited use since then, with a stable trajectory and no notable revival in recent decades. Unlike its parent form Douglas, which peaked as a top 10 name in the 1940s and 1950s, Duglas never gained widespread popularity, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with clear Scottish heritage.
Duglas is a variant spelling of Douglas, a Scottish surname derived from Gaelic elements dubh 'dark' and glais 'water, stream'. The name Douglas was originally a place name in Lanarkshire, later adopted as a given name. The variant Duglas, appearing in early 20th-century records, likely reflects a phonetic spelling but never achieved the popularity of the standard form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Doug
Variants: Douglas
Sibling names for Duglas
Names that share Duglas's style, for a brother or sister.
