Ewan
Ewan is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Born of the yew tree, youthful, or noble-born.
Origin and history
Ewan is a Scottish name derived from Gaelic roots, traditionally interpreted as meaning born of the yew tree or youthful. It is closely related to the name Evan and has historical ties to the Goidelic language family. In the United States, Ewan remains a relatively uncommon choice, though it has seen steady usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,236 babies in the United States have been named Ewan since 1880. It ranks #2259 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1230.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.6 %)
- TX (11 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- WA (8.1 %)
- VA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 993 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,361 |
| 2020-2029 | 747 |
Famous people named Ewan
- Ewan McGregor: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Eòghann, which shares roots with the Irish name Eóghan.
- Scottish actor Ewan McGregor helped increase global awareness and familiarity with the name in the late 1990s and early 2000s.