Douglas Mccracken

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Mccracken — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Mccracken 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 Mccracken: McCracken (surname), people with the surname McCracken McCracken County, Kentucky, a county located in western Kentucky, USA McCracken, Kansas, a city in Rush County, Kansas, USA McCracken, Missouri, an unincorporated community, USA McCracken, Ohio, a road in Garfield Hts., Ohio, USA McCracken, South Australia, a suburb of Victor Harbor, Australia McCracken County Public Schools, a school district in the Kentucky county McCracken County High School, a school operated by the above district USS McCracken (APA-198), a Haskell-class attack transport ship 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: Mccracken

English

McCracken (surname), people with the surname McCracken McCracken County, Kentucky, a county located in western Kentucky, USA McCracken, Kansas, a city in Rush County, Kansas, USA McCracken, Missouri, an unincorporated community, USA McCracken, Ohio, a road in Garfield Hts., Ohio, USA McCracken, South Australia, a suburb of Victor Harbor, Australia McCracken County Public Schools, a school district in the Kentucky county McCracken County High School, a school operated by the above district USS McCracken (APA-198), a Haskell-class attack transport ship

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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 Mccracken

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 Mccracken:

6
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Mccracken?
The surname Mccracken originates from English. McCracken (surname), people with the surname McCracken McCracken County, Kentucky, a county located in western Kentucky, USA McCracken, Kansas, a city in Rush County, Kansas, USA McCracken, Missouri, an unincorporated community, USA McCracken, Ohio, a road in Garfield Hts., Ohio, USA McCracken, South Australia, a suburb of Victor Harbor, Australia McCracken County Public Schools, a school district in the Kentucky county McCracken County High School, a school operated by the above district USS McCracken (APA-198), a Haskell-class attack transport ship
What are the origins of the name Douglas Mccracken?
The name Douglas Mccracken combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Mccracken originates from English.
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