Ewing Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YOO-ing //ˈjuːɪŋ//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: from the yew tree; English: from the estate of Ewing

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ewing has its roots in the Scottish and Irish Gaelic languages, deriving from the Gaelic surname "O' hEoghain," which means "descendant of Eoghan." The name Eoghan itself is believed to stem from the Old Irish word "eógan," meaning "born of the yew tree" or "youth." This etymological journey reflects a connection to nature, particularly the yew tree, which has historical significance in Celtic culture. The name made its way into English through the migration and settlement of Gaelic-speaking peoples in Scotland and Ireland, particularly during the medieval period, when surnames began to be adopted more formally.

Historically, the Ewing surname is associated with several notable figures and families in Scotland, particularly in the 12th and 13th centuries. One significant milestone includes the establishment of the Ewing family in Renfrewshire, where they were recognized as landowners and influential members of the community.

The name appears in various historical records, including the 16th-century Scottish records, which document the family's prominence in local governance and land ownership. Additionally, the name has been linked to various historical events and figures, contributing to its recognition in Scottish history.

Culturally, the name Ewing carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the noble qualities of its Gaelic origins. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its connections to heritage and identity within Scottish and Irish communities.

The diminutive form "Ewan" is also related, sharing the same root and reflecting similar cultural significance. Overall, the name Ewing encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage, historical milestones, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to persist through the centuries.

Famous people named Ewing

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Ewing Kauffman was a businessman best known for founding Marion Laboratories and the Kansas City Royals.

Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for establishing the Kauffman Foundation and the Kansas City Royals.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ewing. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ewing was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Ewing has ranked as high as #2141 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Ewing has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ewing is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ewing was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ewing.

Year Total Births Boy
2021 5 5
2015 6 6
2014 5 5
2011 6 6
2009 6 6
1992 6 6
1990 5 5
1983 7 7
1981 6 6
1980 5 5
1978 5 5
1973 5 5
1971 7 7
1970 11 11
1967 5 5
1965 5 5
1961 10 10
1960 5 5
1959 7 7
1957 10 10
1956 13 13
1955 12 12
1954 9 9
1953 13 13
1952 11 11
1951 13 13
1950 7 7
1949 12 12
1948 13 13
1947 14 14
1946 15 15
1945 7 7
1944 16 16
1943 7 7
1942 29 29
1941 17 17
1940 11 11
1939 19 19
1938 13 13
1937 14 14
1936 12 12
1935 31 31
1934 18 18
1933 21 21
1932 18 18
1931 20 20
1930 19 19
1929 17 17
1928 29 29
1927 30 30
1926 27 27
1925 43 43
1924 31 31
1923 32 32
1922 36 36
1921 33 33
1920 33 33
1919 27 27
1918 24 24
1917 38 38
1916 29 29
1915 35 35
1914 23 23
1913 24 24
1912 21 21
1911 9 9
1910 14 14
1909 5 5
1907 8 8
1904 5 5
1902 11 11
1901 6 6
1900 5 5
1898 9 9
1897 6 6
1896 5 5
1895 10 10
1893 6 6
1892 5 5
1890 6 6
1887 7 7
1885 10 10
1884 5 5
1882 7 7

Top States for Ewing (1952)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TN 5
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