Owen

Rank 18th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Owen was 18th most popular baby name for boys and 28th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 8,572 babies were named Owen in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 392 babies in the United States were named Owen. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 7.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Owen is around 14 to 16 years old.

The name "Owen" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Owen is .

Owen Meaning & Origin

Owen is a traditional Welsh name that means "young warrior" or "well-born," implying strength and nobility.

The name Owen is described as charming, resourceful and daring.

Pronunciation

Owen is pronounced oh-wen in English. The name Owen has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Owen

  • Owen Wilson, a popular actor known for his distinct nasal voice, shares this name, starring in numerous hit films such as Wedding Crashers and The Royal Tenenbaums.

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Geography

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