Ewan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ewan means 'born of the yew tree' and has a strong and masculine feel to it.
Meaning of the Name Ewan
Ewan is a Scottish name that is derived from the Gaelic name Eoghan, meaning 'born of the yew tree'. It is a popular name in Scotland and is also common in other English-speaking countries. The name Ewan has a strong and masculine feel to it, and it is often associated with strength, resilience, and wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Ewan
The popularity for the name Ewan peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 168 births, which ranked number 2,481 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Ewan had the most male births in 2013 with 168, which ranked number 1,100 out of 14,061 male names. The number of births for the name Ewan has declined over the last ten years from 141 births to 129 births, a decline of -8.51%. Among males, Ewan has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 141 births to 129 births, a decline of -8.51%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ewan
- 20 Year Trend of Ewan: 57.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Ewan: -8.51%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ewan: -8.51%
Popularity of Ewan by State
For males, Ewan was most popular in Western states with 33 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 22 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ewan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | 987 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 8 | 926 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 7 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ewan
- Total Births of Ewan: 128 (-0.89%)
- Male Births of Ewan: 128 (-0.89%)
Given the downward trend of Ewan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.89% decrease in total births, for a total of 128 births in 2024. Male births for Ewan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 128 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.89%.