Ewan
Ewan first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2013, when 168 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 120.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ewan popular?
Steady Ewan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
| 2020s | 747 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,361 | |
| 2000s | 993 | |
| 1990s | 93 | |
| 1980s | 29 | |
| 1970s | 13 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ewan mean?
Ewan is the Scottish form of Eugene/Owen, “born of the yew” or “youth.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ewan mean?
Ewan means Born of the yew. Ewan is the Scottish form of Eugene/Owen, “born of the yew” or “youth.”
What is the origin of the name Ewan?
Ewan is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Ewan?
Ewan is pronounced “YOO-un.”
Is Ewan a boy or a girl name?
Ewan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ewan a popular name right now?
Ewan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
How popular is the name Ewan?
In 2025, Ewan ranked #1479 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ewan most popular?
Ewan was most popular in 2013, when about 168 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ewan?
Names similar to Ewan include Angus, Alasdair, Hamish, Fraser, Lyall.
What names go well with Ewan?
Scottish names that pair well with Ewan include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.