Douglas
Meaning: Dark water or dark river
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #156
Total births: 2,852
History: Douglas peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Douglas Mawson was one of Australia's greatest Antarctic explorers — his survival story is legendary. The Douglas fir doesn't grow in Australia, but Douglas men have conquered its harshest frontiers.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1981) | #94 |
| Babies named Douglas in 1981 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,852 |
| Peak year | 1952 (198 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #47 |
| Years in records | 1952–1981 (24 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Douglas
What does the name Douglas mean?
Douglas means “Dark water or dark river” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Douglas?
Douglas has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Dark water or dark river”.
How popular is Douglas in Australia?
Douglas ranked #94 in Australia in 1981 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Douglas most popular?
Douglas peaked in 1952 with 198 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Douglas a boy or girl name?
Douglas is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Douglass in registered births are male.
How long has Douglas been recorded in Australia?
Douglas appears in birth records in Australia across 24 years — from 1952 through 1981.