Owen is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #140 in 2023 with 373 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 2,349 births ranking #31. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.4%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 742 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.