Douglass
Douglass: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Douglass
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Douglass?
Since 1880, 26 girls and 5,769 boys in the U.S. have been named Douglass (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4385 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #575 in 1942. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Douglass FAQ
What does the name Douglass mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Douglass?
Douglass is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Douglass?
Since 1880, 26 girls and 5,769 boys in the U.S. have been named Douglass (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4385 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #575 in 1942. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Douglass a boy or girl name?
Douglass is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 26 girls and 5,769 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.