Ewan
Boy name · Celtic · English · Gaelic · Scottish
Meaningborn of the yew · Scottish
- US rank
- #1,477
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,100 in 2013
120 babies were named Ewan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 35 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ewan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,225 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ewan, 120 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ewan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEwan first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #1,100.
- Then vs nowEwan is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 54,645 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,225.
- TrendEwan has climbed 35 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,477. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEwan is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #474, followed by Utah (#515) and Colorado (#680). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Ewan means “born of the yew”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Gaelic roots.
About the name Ewan
Ewan is a boy name of Celtic, English and Gaelic origin meaning “born of the yew”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-wan”. US birth records list Ewan for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 37 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #1,100 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,477, with 120 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesGaelic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0 | 987,654 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 206,186 boys |
| 2000s | 49 | 20,218 boys |
| 2010s | 72 | 13,847 boys |
| 2020s | 72 | 13,866 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Ewan
What does the name Ewan mean?
Ewan means “born of the yew” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Ewan?
Ewan has Celtic, English, Gaelic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Ewan a boy or girl name?
Ewan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ewan?
Ewan ranked #1,477 for US boys in 2025, given to 120 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#1,100).