Doug Poulsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doug Poulsen — English
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doug Poulsen 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 Poulsen: Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo. 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: Poulsen

Scandinavian

Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo.

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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 Poulsen

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 Poulsen:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Poulsen?
The surname Poulsen originates from Scandinavian. Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo.
What are the origins of the name Doug Poulsen?
The name Doug Poulsen combines two different traditions: the first name Doug has English roots, while the surname Poulsen originates from Scandinavian.
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