boy's name
Dugald
DOO-guld (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 52
Dugald is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1948 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1975, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dugald Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 14 |
How Popular Is Dugald?
In 2008, Dugald was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #557 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Dugald Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dugald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dugald Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dugald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dugald
- English DOO-guld
Sibling Names for Dugald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dugald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dugald
How popular is the name Dugald?
In 2008, Dugald was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #557 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Dugald a girl's or a boy's name?
Dugald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dugald?
Dugald has 2 syllables.
When was Dugald most popular?
Dugald peaked in 1975, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.