Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1919
Dugald
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Dugald, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1919–1948
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
16 boys have been named Dugald since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dugald recorded 16 times among boys since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1948.
- 16 total births
- 1919–1948 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Dugald since 1919, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1948.
- 16
- total births
- 1919–1948
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Dugald was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
6 babies were named Dugald in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Dugald's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dugald's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dugald at a glance
Last recorded 1948Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Dugald popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1948
- Peak year (1919)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Dugald by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Dugald's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Dugald births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 6 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dugald? ▼
16 babies have been named Dugald since 1919. It was last recorded in 1948. The peak year was 1919 with 6 births.
When was Dugald most popular? ▼
Dugald was most popular in the 1910s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Dugald been used? ▼
Records for Dugald go back to 1919, giving 30 years of history through 1948.
What names are similar to Dugald? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dugan, Duglas. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dugald's data
- Dugald's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dugald
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–1948 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dugald: Baby Name Since 1919 - 16 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dugald. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dugald draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.