Cowan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,673 in 1968
5 babies were named Cowan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cowan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cowan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cowan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCowan first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1968, when it ranked #3,673. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Cowan
Cowan is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-wan”. US birth records list Cowan for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 24 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #3,673 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 265,252 boys |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 311,526 boys |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 612,245 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Cowan
What is the origin of the name Cowan?
Cowan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Cowan a boy or girl name?
Cowan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cowan?
Cowan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#3,673).