Douglass
Pronunciation: [ d-UHGL-uhs ]
Douglass is a girl baby name. Ranked #52,538 in the US, popular nicknames include Dou, Doy, and Douie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Douglass first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 5 babies have been named Douglass in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Douglass is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,538 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,538
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Douglass is also used as a boy name, ranked #13430.
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About the Name Douglass
Douglass is a girl name .
Is Douglass a boy or girl name? Douglass is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,538 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,430. Douglass is more commonly used as a boy name.
Douglass is currently ranked #52,538 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Douglass include Dou, Doy, Douie, and Dougie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis