Cougar
boy nameCougar entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #4960 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
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rank today
#4960
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6325 |
| 1990s | #7377 |
| 2000s | #6193 |
| 2010s | #8948 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cougar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cougar alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cougar in 2025?
- Cougar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cougar most popular?
- Cougar peaked in 1997, reaching #4960 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cougar with classmates?
- Cougar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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