Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Cougar
//ˈkuɡɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cougar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cougar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cougar |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 6 |
Cougar through the decades
- Cougar peaked in 2007, when 17 babies were named Cougar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2002–2011), use of Cougar has risen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.