Rising since 1991, #1,477 for boys today.
Popularity of Ewan since 1972
Babies named Ewan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 993 |
| 2010s | 1,361 |
| 2020s | 747 |
Meaning & origin
Ewan is a Scottish name with Gaelic roots, first recorded in the US in 1972. It has been on a rising trajectory since 1991, though its peak popularity came in 2013. As of 2025, the name ranks #1477, with approximately 1 in 14,234 boys receiving the name. Ewan is most common in Oregon, Utah, and Colorado. The name's steady ascent reflects a broader interest in Celtic names, and it remains a distinctive choice that honors Scottish heritage without being overly common.
Ewan is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Eoghan, itself derived from the Old Irish name Eógan. The meaning is debated; it may come from the Celtic elements *yew- (yew) and *gen- (born), meaning 'born of the yew tree,' or from a term meaning 'well-born.' The name was borne by several early Irish and Scottish saints, and it has been in continuous use in Scotland for centuries.
Where Ewan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ewan” around the world
Where Ewan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ew
Sibling names for Ewan
Names that share Ewan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isla, Maeve, Freya, Nora, Ailsa, Davina, Euna, Iona, Kirstie, Kirstyn, Lorna, Rhona, Shona, Catriona, Edina, Elspeth, Kirsty, Adaira, Andrina, Enora, Grissel, Islay, Kirsta, Magie, Mairi, Ruari, Adine, Airlie, Eilidh, Rowene, Seona
Brothers: Finlay, Callum, Lachlan, Angus, Hamish, Alistair, Allister, Calum, Elwyn, Graeme, Malcom, Orin, Tam, Chalmers, Kallum, Kalum, Macallan, Maclain, Alasdair, Aleister, Alister, Findlay, Greig, Maclane, Mcdonald, Pate, Rankin, Tavish, Cregg, Alaster, Carrick, Lyell, Macdonald, Ranald, Renton
