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Cowen

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOW-en /ˈkaʊ.ən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Cowan — from a Scottish/Irish surname, variously 'a (dry-stane) mason/smith' and 'a hollow; a twin'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A smith; a hollow: Cowen spells Cowan. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KOW-en').
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Origin LowScottish, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Cowan — from a Scottish/Irish surname, variously 'a (dry-stane) mason/smith' and 'a hollow; a twin'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5655 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cowen is a spelling of Cowan — from a Scottish/Irish surname, variously 'a (dry-stane) mason/smith' and 'a hollow; a twin' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOW-en').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare in this form, a-smith at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cowan is a Scottish/Irish surname, variously 'a (dry-stane) mason/smith' and 'a hollow; a twin' — Cowen is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOW-en').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cowan — surname; routes layered

Variations

CowanCoenCohen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cowen mean?

Cowen spells Cowan — Scottish/Irish, variously 'a mason/smith' and 'a hollow'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cowen?

It's said KOW-en /ˈkaʊ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cowen a boy or girl name?

Cowen is a boy's name.

How popular is Cowen?

Cowen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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