Cowen
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,678 in 2010
16 babies were named Cowen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,426 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cowen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cowen, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cowen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCowen first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #4,678.
- New on the sceneCowen wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendCowen has climbed 1,426 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Cowen
Cowen is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-wen”. US birth records list Cowen for boys from 2004 to 2025, in 22 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #4,678 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,579 boys |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 166,945 boys |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 145,631 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 Cowen
What is the origin of the name Cowen?
Cowen has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Cowen a boy or girl name?
Cowen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cowen?
Cowen ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#4,678).