Large wild cat; mountain lion
Derived from the English word for the large feline native to the Americas. The word itself originates from the South American Tupi language via Portuguese and French. As a name, it reflects the power and agility of the animal.
Less common today
Cougar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,189 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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