Owen
boy name#31 in 2025Owen entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #18 in 2022, ranks #31 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#31
rank today
#18
peak (2022)
7,190
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #175 |
| 1890s | #190 |
| 1900s | #205 |
| 1910s | #215 |
| 1920s | #224 |
| 1930s | #263 |
| 1940s | #314 |
| 1950s | #367 |
| 1960s | #461 |
| 1970s | #462 |
| 1980s | #427 |
| 1990s | #348 |
| 2000s | #79 |
| 2010s | #34 |
| 2020s | #23 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Owen has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 224,000 people named Owen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Owen is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Owen in 2025?
- Owen ranks #31 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,190 babies given the name.
- When was the name Owen most popular?
- Owen peaked in 2022, reaching #18 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Owen with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 10 classrooms will have a Owen.
Torn between Owen and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle