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In 2024, 7,574 boys in the United States were named Owen, making it the 26th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 36th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 10,328 births.
Records for Owen go back to 1880, and 239,054 babies have been given the name since.
A Welsh name meaning "young warrior" or "well-born". Its gentle sound has a friendly, accessible quality.
Owen is of Welsh origin, described as classic in style.
In 2024, Owen went to 21 girls and 7,574 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Welsh name meaning "young warrior" or "well-born". Its gentle sound has a friendly, accessible quality.
Owen is of Welsh origin, and is usually described as classic in style.
In 2024, 7,574 boys in the United States were named Owen, making it the 26th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Owen went to 21 girls and 7,574 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.