Douglas Cromer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Cromer — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Cromer is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Cromer: D. T. Cromer, (born 1971), American former baseball player David Cromer, American stage actor and theatre director Don T. Cromer, American radiation physicist, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award laureate George Cromer (died 1543), Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland George W. Cromer (1856–1936), U.S. Representative from Indiana Giulio Cromer (died 1632), an Italian painter Greg Cromer (born 1958), American politician Ronnie W. Cromer (born 1947), Republican member of the South Carolina Senate Tripp Cromer (born 1967), former American Major League baseball player Walter Cromer (fl. Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Cromer

Italian

D. T. Cromer, (born 1971), American former baseball player David Cromer, American stage actor and theatre director Don T. Cromer, American radiation physicist, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award laureate George Cromer (died 1543), Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland George W. Cromer (1856–1936), U.S. Representative from Indiana Giulio Cromer (died 1632), an Italian painter Greg Cromer (born 1958), American politician Ronnie W. Cromer (born 1947), Republican member of the South Carolina Senate Tripp Cromer (born 1967), former American Major League baseball player Walter Cromer (fl.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Douglas Cromer

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 Douglas Cromer:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cromer?
The surname Cromer originates from Italian. D. T. Cromer, (born 1971), American former baseball player David Cromer, American stage actor and theatre director Don T. Cromer, American radiation physicist, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award laureate George Cromer (died 1543), Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland George W. Cromer (1856–1936), U.S. Representative from Indiana Giulio Cromer (died 1632), an Italian painter Greg Cromer (born 1958), American politician Ronnie W. Cromer (born 1947), Republican member of the South Carolina Senate Tripp Cromer (born 1967), former American Major League baseball player Walter Cromer (fl.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Cromer?
The name Douglas Cromer combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Cromer originates from Italian.
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