How Common is the First Name Douglas?
We estimate that there are 389,709 people named Douglas who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Douglas is the 64th most common for men, and the 124th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Douglas?
The average person named Douglas is 58.34 years old.
Is Douglas a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
308 people named Douglas were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 807th most popular name for boys, and the 1,657th most popular overall.
The popularity of Douglas peaked in 1942, when it was the 23rd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Douglas a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Douglas is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Douglas are male.
Popularity of Douglas in England
In 2020, Douglas was the 253rd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.