Cowan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Gaelic word for 'dog', Cowan is a Scottish surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with dog-like qualities.
Meaning of the Name Cowan
Cowan is a Scottish surname that is derived from the Gaelic word 'cù', meaning 'dog'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a dog or who exhibited qualities associated with dogs such as loyalty and faithfulness.
Popularity of the Name Cowan
The popularity for the name Cowan peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 15 births, which ranked number 12,774 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Cowan had the most male births in 2005 with 15, which ranked number 5,276 out of 13,368 male names. The number of births for the name Cowan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Cowan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cowan
- 20 Year Trend of Cowan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Cowan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cowan: -100.00%
Popularity of Cowan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cowan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cowan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cowan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cowan
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