Cowan

Boy name

Cowan has been given to 180 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2005.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

180

Peak year

2005 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▼ -37%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Cowan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

72,853 babies since 1916

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

180 babies since 1980

180 babies since 1982

180 babies since 1987

180 babies since 1989

180 babies since 1991

180 babies since 1992

180 babies since 1993

180 babies since 1996

How popular is the name Cowan?

Cowan has been given to 180 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cowan peak?

Cowan peaked in 2005, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Cowan a girl or boy name?

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

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