At a glance
- In short
- Dougals is a male name of English origin, pronounced as DOO-guhls.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1986 (#5,926)
- Babies in 1986
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,714 in 1951
- First recorded
- 1951
Meaning of Dougals
Dougals is a male name of English origin. The variation of this name is Douglas. In the United States, Dougals has been given to a small number of newborn boys over the years. In recent decades, it has seen occasional usage, with occurrences in 1981 (ranked 6260), 1980 (ranked 4940), and 1978 (ranked 4550). The name Dougals carries associations of strength and resilience, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a classic and timeless name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Dougals
English
- Pronounced DOO-guhls /duːˈgɔlz/
Popularity of Dougals in the U.S.
Dougals was last recorded in the U.S. in 1986, ranked #5,926 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,714 in 1951. It first appears in the records in 1951.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1951–1986 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | 5,926 | back (not recorded in 1982–1985) |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | ▼ 1,322 |
| 1980 | 7 | 4,940 | back (not recorded in 1979) |
| 1978 | 7 | 4,554 | back (not recorded in 1972–1977) |
| 1971 | 6 | 4,375 | ▼ 145 |
| 1970 | 6 | 4,230 | back (not recorded in 1969) |
| 1968 | 5 | 4,136 | back (not recorded in 1952–1967) |
| 1951 | 5 | 3,714 | new |