How Many People Are Named Ewan?

Complete statistics for the name Ewan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ewan
Very Rare
Scottish

Ewan, a rare Scottish name, stands out with only 3,081 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 107,102 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly everyone under 30, peaking in popularity in 2013.

~1,098
Living in US
1 in 301,866
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Yew tree
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mysterious Adventurous
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,081
Worldwide Bearers
#49,910
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
162
🇪🇬 Egypt
152
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
137
🇳🇬 Nigeria
131
🇫🇷 France
100
🇮🇳 India
83
🇮🇪 Ireland
74
🇳🇱 Netherlands
73
🇹🇭 Thailand
63
🇧🇭 Bahrain
59

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,081 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
3,063
Would be under 30 (98%)
53
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,116 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ewan Through the Generations

Ewan has seen steady growth since its introduction, becoming a favorite among parents looking for a unique yet classic name. With 3,063 under-30s and only 53 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Ewan is a name for the younger generation. The peak year of 2013 saw 168 births, indicating a surge in popularity that has since stabilized.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 392
Texas 182
Washington 133
New York 131
Virginia 90
Pennsylvania 83
Illinois 81
Colorado 71
Ohio 70
Florida 58

✨ Similar Names to Ewan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ewan's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Ewan

How Many People Have the Name Ewan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,098 people in the United States currently share the name Ewan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 301,866 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ewan a Common or Rare Name?

Ewan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ewan Mean?

Ewan means "Yew tree" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ewan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ewan Most Popular?

The name Ewan reached peak popularity in 2013, with 168 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ewan?

Approximately 1,098 people named Ewan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,098. That works out to roughly 1 in 301,866 Americans.

Is Ewan a rare name?

Ewan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 301,866 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ewan mean?

Ewan means "Yew tree" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Ewan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ewan are male and 0% are female.

When was Ewan most popular?

Ewan peaked in 2013 with 168 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,098
All-Time Births1,098
1 in X1 in 301,866
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2013
World Rank#49,910
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.