Douglas is a distinctive choice, ranked #257 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Douglas in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#257
US Rank #853
About the Name Douglas
Douglas is holding steady in the rankings at #257. It reached its peak of #218 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Douglas is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #853 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Douglas
Unlikely. With around 182 UK babies named Douglas per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Douglas in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Douglas has held a stable position around #257 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #218 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Douglas is more popular in the UK (#257) than in the US (#853). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Douglas include: Craig Douglas — Terence Perkins known professionally as Craig Douglas, is an English pop singer, who was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s.; Andre Douglas — Andre Douglas is an American systems engineer, a Coast Guard Reserve officer, and NASA astronaut, and was chosen as a backup crew member for the Artemis II...; Jerry Douglas — Gerald Calvin Douglas is an American Dobro and lap steel guitar player and record producer..
Douglas ranks #853 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
182
UK babies named Douglas (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Douglas
Likely around 1 other Douglas in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Douglas
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Terence Perkins known professionally as Craig Douglas, is an English pop singer, who was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His sole UK chart-topper, "Only Sixteen", outsold Sam Cooke's original version there.
Andre Douglas is an American systems engineer, a Coast Guard Reserve officer, and NASA astronaut, and was chosen as a backup crew member for the Artemis II mission under NASA's Artemis program.
Gerald Calvin Douglas is an American Dobro and lap steel guitar player and record producer. He is widely regarded as "perhaps the finest Dobro player in contemporary acoustic music, and certainly the most celebrated and prolific".