boy's name
Dougals
DUG-lus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 47
Dougals is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dougals Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 18 |
How Popular Is Dougals?
In 1986, Dougals was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dougals
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dougals Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dougals over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dougals
- English DUG-lus
Sibling Names for Dougals
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dougals — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dougals
How popular is the name Dougals?
In 1986, Dougals was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dougals a girl's or a boy's name?
Dougals is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dougals?
Dougals has 2 syllables.
When was Dougals most popular?
Dougals peaked in 1978, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.