Owen
5 countries#31 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Owen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
246,320 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #31 · peaked in 2016 with 10,331 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
37,620 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #123 · peaked in 2002 with 2,540 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
32,445 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #149 · peaked in 2002 with 2,349 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
13,619 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #63 · peaked in 2019 with 1,049 births
Most common in: Nord, Loire-Atlantique, Paris, Ille-et-Vilaine, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,172 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #107 · peaked in 2009 with 219 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,003 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #175 · peaked in 1999 with 74 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Owen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #58 | — |
| 2007 | #56 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #58 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #51 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #47 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #44 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #38 | ↑6 |
| 2013 | #38 | — |
| 2014 | #36 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #36 | — |
| 2016 | #24 | ↑12 |
| 2017 | #28 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #25 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #21 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #22 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #22 | — |
| 2022 | #18 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #20 | ↓2 |
| 2024 | #26 | ↓6 |
| 2025 | #31 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Owen
Is Owen a popular name?
Yes — Owen currently ranks #31 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Owen more common for boys or girls?
Owen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Owen most popular?
Owen peaked in 2016 in United States, with 10,331 recorded births that year.
Is Owen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Owen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #168 in 1880 to #31 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Owen?
At least 297,559 babies have been recorded with the name Owen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Owen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Owen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Owen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Owen include Joseph, Alexander, Matthew, Luke.
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Ranked directly next to Owen in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.