NAME PROFILE
Douglass
Douglass is a surname of Scottish origin, meaning 'dark stream', often associated with strong historical figures who have made significant contributions to society.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,795 |
| Gender | Male (33% / 67%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1992 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%PA — 27%NY — 20%OH — 13%TX — 13%
Notable People
Frederick Douglass (Abolitionist, Orator, Writer) · Douglas Adams (Author, *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*) · Douglass North (Economist, Nobel Laureate) · William Douglass (Politician, American Revolutionary) · Douglas Fairbanks (Actor, Filmmaker)
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