Douglas Overton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Overton — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Overton 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 Overton: Surname Al Overton, Jr., American sound engineer Anthony Overton (1865–1946), American banker and manufacturer Ben Overton (1926–2012), Chief Justice for the Florida Supreme Court Bo Overton (born 1960), American basketball coach Carrie Burton Overton (1888–1975), American stenographer, clubwoman, and pianist Cathy Overton-Clapham (born 1969), Canadian curler Charles Overton (1805–1889), English cleric and writer Claude Overton (1927–1996), American professional basketball player Connor Overton (born 1993), American baseball player Constantine Overton, English Quaker leader Craig Overton (born. 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: Overton

English

Surname Al Overton, Jr., American sound engineer Anthony Overton (1865–1946), American banker and manufacturer Ben Overton (1926–2012), Chief Justice for the Florida Supreme Court Bo Overton (born 1960), American basketball coach Carrie Burton Overton (1888–1975), American stenographer, clubwoman, and pianist Cathy Overton-Clapham (born 1969), Canadian curler Charles Overton (1805–1889), English cleric and writer Claude Overton (1927–1996), American professional basketball player Connor Overton (born 1993), American baseball player Constantine Overton, English Quaker leader Craig Overton (born.

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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 Overton

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 Overton:

8
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Overton?
The surname Overton originates from English. Surname Al Overton, Jr., American sound engineer Anthony Overton (1865–1946), American banker and manufacturer Ben Overton (1926–2012), Chief Justice for the Florida Supreme Court Bo Overton (born 1960), American basketball coach Carrie Burton Overton (1888–1975), American stenographer, clubwoman, and pianist Cathy Overton-Clapham (born 1969), Canadian curler Charles Overton (1805–1889), English cleric and writer Claude Overton (1927–1996), American professional basketball player Connor Overton (born 1993), American baseball player Constantine Overton, English Quaker leader Craig Overton (born.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Overton?
The name Douglas Overton combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Overton originates from English.
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