Doug: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Doug

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1962

1,843 babies

All-time total

22,473

#782 all-time among boys

First recorded

1918

in Social Security records

Doug popularity over time

22,473 babies have been named Doug since 1918, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	11	11	1	–	#3,841
1920s	–	39	39	4	+255%	#2,968
1930s	–	340	340	34	+772%	#682
1940s	–	2,326	2,326	233	+584%	#351
1950s	–	5,348	5,348	535	+130%	#179
1960s	5	11,892	11,897	1,190	+122%	#170
1970s	–	1,918	1,918	192	-84%	#385
1980s	–	388	388	39	-80%	#1,091
1990s	–	111	111	11	-71%	#3,144
2000s	–	55	55	6	-50%	#7,409
2010s	–	34	34	3	-38%	#9,080
2020s (to 2025)	–	6	6	1	-71%	#11,193

The story of Doug

Doug is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1918, 22,473 American babies have been named Doug. Its peak came in 1962, when 1,843 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Doug stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Doug?

The median living Doug is about 63 years old; half are between 59 and 66. An estimated 18 thousand people named Doug are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Doug year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	6	#11,193
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	6	#11,141
2017	–	–	7	#9,961
2016	–	–	–	–
2015	–	–	6	#11,044
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	7	#9,930
2012	–	–	8	#9,080
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	10	#7,856
2008	–	–	6	#11,449
2007	–	–	7	#10,051
2006	–	–	–	–
2005	–	–	–	–
2004	–	–	–	–
2003	–	–	9	#7,409
2002	–	–	7	#8,704
2001	–	–	8	#7,740
2000	–	–	8	#7,638
1995	–	–	10	#5,608
1990	–	–	16	#3,649
1985	–	–	45	#1,494
1980	–	–	69	#1,091
1975	–	–	125	#748
1970	–	–	437	#385
1965	–	–	1,028	#227
1960	–	–	1,704	#182
1955	–	–	222	#494
1950	–	–	183	#494
1945	–	–	222	#404
1940	–	–	85	#657
1935	–	–	36	#1,080
1930	–	–	11	#2,482
1925	–	–	–	–
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1910	–	–	–	–
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1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Doug

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Doug Hutchison American actor (born 1960) Contemporary
2 Doug Jones American actor (born 1960) Contemporary
3 Doug Burgum American politician and businessman (born 1956) Contemporary
4 Doug McClure American actor (1935–1995) Contemporary
5 Doug Liman American film director and producer (born 1965) Contemporary
6 Doug Jones American politician and attorney (born 1954) Contemporary
7 Doug Savant American film and television actor b. 1964 · Contemporary
8 Doug Clifford American musician (born 1945) Contemporary
9 Doug Christie American basketball player and coach (born 1970) Contemporary
10 Doug Bradley English actor and author b. 1954 · Contemporary
11 Doug Collins American basketball player and coach (born 1951) Contemporary
12 Doug McDermott American basketball player (born 1992) Contemporary
13 Doug Gilmour Canadian ice hockey player (born 1963) Contemporary
14 Doug Ducey Governor of Arizona from 2015 to 2023 b. 1964 · Contemporary
15 Doug Aldrich American guitarist (born 1963) b. 1964 · Contemporary
16 Doug Brochu American actor, comedian and voice actor (born 1990) Contemporary
17 Doug Sampson British drummer (born 1957) Contemporary
18 Doug Russell American swimmer (born 1946) Contemporary
19 Doug Livingstone Scottish footballer and manager 1898–1981 · 19th century
20 Doug Serrurier South African racing driver (1920–2006) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Doug, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Doug?

The median living Doug is about 63 years old. Half of all living Dougs are between 59 and 66 years old.

How many people named Doug are alive today?

An estimated 18 thousand people named Doug are alive in the United States, based on 22,473 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Doug mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Douglas.

How popular is the name Doug in 2025?

Doug did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Doug?

22,473 babies have been named Doug in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Doug most popular?

Doug peaked in 1962, when 1,843 newborns received the name.

Is Doug a boy or girl name?

Doug is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Doug rising or falling?

Doug is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Doug?

Well-known people named Doug include Doug Hutchison (actor), Doug Jones (actor), Doug Burgum (politician).

Names like Doug

Names that sound and feel close to Doug: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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