Cougar

Boy name

Cougar has been given to 206 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

206

Peak year

2007 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1987

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cougar.

206 babies since 1972

206 babies since 1983

206 babies since 1986

206 babies since 1990

206 babies since 1997

207 babies since 1921

207 babies since 1963

207 babies since 1986

How popular is the name Cougar?

Cougar has been given to 206 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cougar peak?

Cougar peaked in 2007, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Cougar a girl or boy name?

Cougar is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cougar are boys).

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