Ewan
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Every Ewan since 1972 — 3,236 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ewan
Ewan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,479 in 2025 with 120 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 3,236 American babies have been named Ewan. Its peak came in 2013, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ewan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ewan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | #1,479 |
| 2024 | 118 | #1,514 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1,301 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,417 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1,482 |
| 2020 | 111 | #1,514 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1,545 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,596 |
| 2017 | 119 | #1,442 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,317 |
| 2015 | 139 | #1,285 |
| 2014 | 158 | #1,180 |
| 2013 | 168 | #1,102 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1,252 |
| 2011 | 140 | #1,240 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,210 |
| 2009 | 137 | #1,283 |
| 2008 | 124 | #1,375 |
| 2007 | 131 | #1,312 |
| 2006 | 148 | #1,146 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1,367 |
| 2004 | 91 | #1,485 |
| 2003 | 85 | #1,518 |
| 2002 | 82 | #1,520 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,130 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,587 |
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Famous people named Ewan
- Ewan McGregor Actor · b. 1971
- Ewan MacColl Singer · 1915–1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ewan mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
How popular is the name Ewan in 2025?
Ewan ranked #1,479 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 120 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ewan?
3,236 babies have been named Ewan in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ewan most popular?
Ewan peaked in 2013, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Ewan a boy or girl name?
Ewan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ewan rising or falling?
Ewan has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ewan?
Well-known people named Ewan include Ewan McGregor (actor), Ewan MacColl (singer).