Ewen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ewen means 'born of the yew tree' in Scottish Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Ewen
Ewen is a Scottish name that derives from the Gaelic name Eoghan, meaning 'born of the yew tree'. It is a name with strong associations to nature and is often given to boys born in the month of April, when yew trees are said to be in bloom. Ewen is a name that is steeped in both history and mythology, with various famous bearers throughout the years.
Popularity of the Name Ewen
The popularity for the name Ewen peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 11 births, which ranked number 15,943 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Ewen had the most male births in 2020 with 11, which ranked number 7,018 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Ewen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 5 births, a decline of -37.50%. Among males, Ewen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 5 births, a decline of -37.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ewen
- 10 Year Trend of Ewen: -37.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ewen: -37.50%
Popularity of Ewen by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ewen. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ewen in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ewen is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ewen
- Total Births of Ewen: 5 (-4.59%)
- Male Births of Ewen: 5 (-4.59%)
Given the downward trend of Ewen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.59% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Ewen have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.59%.