Owen is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #34 in 2006 with 1,965 recorded births. This places Owen in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 2,349 births ranking #31. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 266.6%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 163 boys born was named Owen. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Owen is a sturdy Welsh classic usually explained as young warrior, though some older interpretations vary. It feels warm, familiar, and easy to trust.
The name has deep roots in Welsh history and legend and later became a major favourite across the English-speaking world. Its popularity rests on sounding kind, strong, and unfussy.