Cromer
A variant spelling of the English surname derived from a town in Norfolk.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cromer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cromer today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cromer births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cromer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cromer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,314
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Cromer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cromer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cromer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cromer
The given name Cromer has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 9th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "crom" and "mor," which together translate to "crooked marsh" or "bent marsh." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a winding or curved marshy area.
In terms of historical references, the name Cromer appears in several ancient Anglo-Saxon chronicles and records. One notable mention is found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which documents a battle fought near the town of Cromer in Norfolk, England, in the year 1049.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cromer as a given name can be traced back to the 11th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Cromer of Normandy, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Cromer. In the 13th century, Cromer de Waltham was an English philosopher and logician who made significant contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics. Another notable figure was Cromer Leighton, a 16th-century English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 18th century, Cromer Woodhouse was a renowned British architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings across England. His most famous work is the St. George's Bloomsbury church in London, completed in 1730.
During the 19th century, Cromer Ashburton was a prominent British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and participated in several key battles during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and received numerous honors for his service.
Another notable figure was Cromer Blackwood, a 19th-century Scottish author and journalist who wrote extensively on supernatural and occult themes. His most famous work is the novel "The Willows," published in 1907, which is considered a classic in the horror genre.
People
Cromer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cromer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cromer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cromer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cromer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Cromer a common name?
We classify Cromer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cromer most popular?
The single biggest year for Cromer was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cromer is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cromer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cromer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cromer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cromer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cromer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cromer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Cromer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.