DOUGLAS
The meaning of the unisex name Douglas is DWELLS BY THE DARK STREAM
Details on DOUGLAS:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Dwells by the dark stream
- Popularity for Boy:
- 1,789th in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 25,698th in the USA (bottom 30%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
283 births
DOUGLAS as a BOY in 2024
6 births
DOUGLAS as a GIRL in 2004
The meaning(s) of DOUGLAS:
The name Douglas is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dweller by the dark stream.
The name Douglas is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dweller by the dark stream.
The name Douglas is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dark stranger.
The name Douglas is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dark water.In the seventeenth century, this name was as popular for girls as for boys.
The name Douglas is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dwells by the dark stream.
The name Douglas is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Douglas is: From the Gaelic 'dubhglas' meaning dark water, dark stream, or from the dark river. The Scottish Douglas clan had two historical branches: (Black Douglases and Red Douglases.) The lords of these clans figure in Sir Walter Scott's novels.
The name Douglas is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Douglas is: King Henry IV, Part 1' Archibald, The Earl of Douglas.
USA SSA birth(s) for DOUGLAS:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name DOUGLAS
DOUGLAS as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 283 births |
| 2023 | 354 births |
| 2022 | 299 births |
| 2021 | 347 births |
| 2020 | 334 births |
| 2019 | 373 births |
| 2018 | 373 births |
| 2017 | 411 births |
| 2016 | 446 births |
| 2015 | 432 births |
| 2014 | 456 births |
| 2013 | 490 births |
| 2012 | 452 births |
| 2011 | 503 births |
| 2010 | 534 births |
| 2009 | 588 births |
DOUGLAS as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 births |
| 1996 | 5 births |
| 1994 | 5 births |
| 1993 | 12 births |
| 1992 | 5 births |
| 1991 | 10 births |
| 1990 | 13 births |
| 1989 | 17 births |
| 1988 | 31 births |
| 1987 | 24 births |
| 1986 | 16 births |
| 1985 | 35 births |
| 1984 | 34 births |
| 1983 | 31 births |
| 1982 | 27 births |
| 1981 | 34 births |
About the name DOUGLAS
Douglas, a name steeped in history and charm, originates from the Scottish Gaelic elements "dubh," meaning "dark," and "glas," meaning "stream" or "river." This melodic name evokes the image of serene waters flowing through lush, verdant landscapes, capturing the essence of its rugged Scottish roots. Commonly found in Scotland, where it resonates with the legacy of ancient clans and noble lineages, Douglas carries a sense of strength and resilience. The name has also journeyed beyond the Highlands, becoming popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it symbolizes a connection to heritage and the natural world. With its rich connotations of beauty and depth, Douglas is often associated with qualities of loyalty, wisdom, and adventure, making it a warm and inviting choice for a child destined to carve their own path through life’s flowing rivers.
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