Doug Ansley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doug Ansley — English
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doug Ansley is a name that combines English origins. The first name Doug is a masculine given name of English origin. Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas. The surname Ansley: Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton Doug is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Doug reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Doug

English

Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas.

Surname: Ansley

English

Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Doug is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Doug by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Doug Ansley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Doug Ansley:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Doug?
The first name Doug originates from English. Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas.
When was Doug most popular?
The name Doug reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ansley?
The surname Ansley originates from English. Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton
How common is the surname Ansley?
The surname Ansley is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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