Cougar
Pronunciation: [ k-OOG-er ]
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Cougar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 206 babies have been named Cougar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cougar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,788 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,788
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cougar
Cougar is a boy name .
Cougar is currently ranked #21,788 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cougar include Cou, Coug, Cougy, Cougie, Coy, Coie, and Coukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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