Doug
About Doug
Doug is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Douglas, a Scottish surname meaning 'dark water' or 'dark stream,' derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh' (dark) and 'glas' (water). While Douglas has been used as a given name since the late Middle Ages, Doug emerged as a standalone name in the mid-20th century. The name peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, conveying a friendly, approachable quality. Doug has a straightforward, unpretentious character that embodies mid-century American values. Though its usage has declined significantly since its peak, the name retains a certain classic appeal. Doug conveys a sense of reliability and straightforwardness, with many perceiving it as friendly and trustworthy.
Pronounced DUG.
As of October 2026, Doug ranked #11182 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #170 in 1962.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Doug on lists
Famous Dougs
- Douglas Richard "Doug" Flutie
American NFL player
- Doug E. Doug (born Douglas Bourne)
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- Doug E. Fresh (born Douglas E. Davis)
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Canadian lead singer of band Doug and the Slugs
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- Douglas Reid "Doug" Jones
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- Doug Wright
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- Douglas Jackson "Doug" Stone
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- Douglas "Doug" Seegers
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Doug in pop culture
- Douglas Yancey "Doug" Funnie
main character on animated series "Doug"
- Doug Swallow
character in video game "Ace Attorney"
- Doug Madsen
character in movie "Wild Hogs"
- Doug Rattmann
scientist from the Valve game "Portal"
- Doug Maheswaran
father of Connie in animated series "Steven Universe"
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character in the British soap opera Emmerdale
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baby in the comic strip "Dog Eat Doug"
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