gender neutral
Owen
well-born, young warrior
About Owen
Gentle strength defines this beautifully balanced name that has captured hearts across generations. Owen combines simplicity with sophistication, offering two syllables of pure, uncomplicated charm. There's something inherently likable about this name—it feels approachable, kind, and naturally friendly while maintaining solid masculine appeal. The soft vowel sounds create a melodic quality that's pleasing to the ear, yet the name never feels weak or passive. Owen suggests thoughtfulness, creativity, and quiet confidence—someone who leads through character rather than volume. It works remarkably well across all ages and stages, equally suited to an adorable toddler and a respected professional. The name has enjoyed consistent appreciation without becoming oversaturated, maintaining that ideal balance of recognizable yet not overdone. Owen pairs beautifully with countless middle names and surnames, demonstrating impressive versatility. For parents seeking a name that's classically handsome, easy to live with, and timelessly appealing, Owen represents a choice that will never go out of style or feel dated.
Popularity of the Name Owen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #169 | ||||
| 1881 | #174 | ||||
| 1882 | #199 | ||||
| 1883 | #189 | ||||
| 1884 | #151 | ||||
| 1885 | #188 | ||||
| 1886 | #170 | ||||
| 1887 | #184 | ||||
| 1888 | #156 | ||||
| 1889 | #181 | ||||
| 1890 | #197 | ||||
| 1891 | #180 | ||||
| 1892 | #158 | ||||
| 1893 | #184 | ||||
| 1894 | #186 | ||||
| 1895 | #195 | ||||
| 1896 | #197 | ||||
| 1897 | #203 | ||||
| 1898 | #221 | ||||
| 1899 | #201 | ||||
| 1900 | #203 | #103 | |||
| 1901 | #182 | ||||
| 1902 | #227 | #114 | |||
| 1903 | #192 | #77 | |||
| 1904 | #220 | #74 | |||
| 1905 | #196 | #86 | |||
| 1906 | #217 | #71 | |||
| 1907 | #195 | #77 | |||
| 1908 | #197 | #84 | |||
| 1909 | #233 | #78 | |||
| 1910 | #214 | #73 | |||
| 1911 | #196 | #73 | |||
| 1912 | #209 | #71 | |||
| 1913 | #216 | #76 | |||
| 1914 | #225 | #74 | |||
| 1915 | #216 | #65 | |||
| 1916 | #219 | #74 | |||
| 1917 | #224 | #69 | |||
| 1918 | #212 | #67 | |||
| 1919 | #221 | #61 | |||
| 1920 | #217 | #51 | |||
| 1921 | #195 | #52 | |||
| 1922 | #205 | #53 | |||
| 1923 | #224 | #51 | |||
| 1924 | #213 | #53 | |||
| 1925 | #227 | #55 | |||
| 1926 | #238 | #52 | |||
| 1927 | #238 | #56 | |||
| 1928 | #250 | #57 | |||
| 1929 | #236 | #59 | |||
| 1930 | #245 | #56 | |||
| 1931 | #252 | #48 | |||
| 1932 | #256 | #65 | |||
| 1933 | #249 | #49 | |||
| 1934 | #259 | #73 | |||
| 1935 | #268 | #66 | |||
| 1936 | #276 | #67 | |||
| 1937 | #267 | #62 | |||
| 1938 | #274 | #95 | |||
| 1939 | #283 | #76 | |||
| 1940 | #294 | #81 | |||
| 1941 | #286 | #77 | |||
| 1942 | #298 | #67 | |||
| 1943 | #300 | #70 | |||
| 1944 | #304 | #74 | |||
| 1945 | #308 | #61 | |||
| 1946 | #324 | #72 | |||
| 1947 | #339 | #72 | |||
| 1948 | #342 | #79 | |||
| 1949 | #352 | #75 | |||
| 1950 | #340 | #71 | |||
| 1951 | #353 | #69 | |||
| 1952 | #325 | #72 | |||
| 1953 | #340 | #75 | |||
| 1954 | #361 | #75 | |||
| 1955 | #386 | #85 | |||
| 1956 | #370 | #102 | |||
| 1957 | #382 | #83 | |||
| 1958 | #406 | #95 | |||
| 1959 | #405 | #100 | |||
| 1960 | #405 | #92 | |||
| 1961 | #424 | #107 | |||
| 1962 | #429 | #122 | |||
| 1963 | #475 | #110 | |||
| 1964 | #464 | #107 | #71 | ||
| 1965 | #471 | #120 | #72 | ||
| 1966 | #473 | #115 | #75 | ||
| 1967 | #497 | #163 | #80 | ||
| 1968 | #515 | #142 | #77 | ||
| 1969 | #461 | #127 | #70 | ||
| 1970 | #524 | #143 | #83 | ||
| 1971 | #518 | #156 | #90 | ||
| 1972 | #446 | #169 | #82 | ||
| 1973 | #427 | #188 | #72 | ||
| 1974 | #428 | #180 | #77 | ||
| 1975 | #467 | #159 | #87 | ||
| 1976 | #475 | #193 | #69 | ||
| 1977 | #443 | #204 | #73 | ||
| 1978 | #491 | #182 | #68 | ||
| 1979 | #412 | #219 | #76 | ||
| 1980 | #442 | #161 | #78 | ||
| 1981 | #429 | #158 | #78 | ||
| 1982 | #432 | #194 | #70 | ||
| 1983 | #438 | #149 | #77 | ||
| 1984 | #414 | #150 | #69 | ||
| 1985 | #422 | #185 | #71 | ||
| 1986 | #428 | #170 | #77 | ||
| 1987 | #404 | #180 | #75 | ||
| 1988 | #417 | #224 | #85 | ||
| 1989 | #449 | #211 | #80 | ||
| 1990 | #452 | #240 | #79 | ||
| 1991 | #462 | #277 | #83 | #257 | |
| 1992 | #473 | #257 | #98 | #214 | |
| 1993 | #462 | #304 | #91 | #242 | |
| 1994 | #453 | #320 | #88 | #249 | |
| 1995 | #350 | #217 | #92 | #195 | |
| 1996 | #277 | #274 | #87 | #139 | |
| 1997 | #224 | #77 | #348 | #98 | #107 |
| 1998 | #179 | #42 | #210 | #82 | #75 |
| 1999 | #153 | #36 | #190 | #85 | #63 |
| 2000 | #145 | #45 | #194 | #85 | #64 |
| 2001 | #130 | #38 | #231 | #85 | #54 |
| 2002 | #94 | #32 | #159 | #85 | #42 |
| 2003 | #72 | #33 | #251 | #105 | #23 |
| 2004 | #67 | #35 | #160 | #90 | #18 |
| 2005 | #60 | #36 | #200 | #95 | #19 |
| 2006 | #58 | #37 | #235 | #93 | #20 |
| 2007 | #56 | #44 | #207 | #116 | #17 |
| 2008 | #58 | #54 | #181 | #103 | #18 |
| 2009 | #51 | #48 | #131 | #119 | #17 |
| 2010 | #47 | #57 | #128 | #124 | #14 |
| 2011 | #44 | #66 | #171 | #136 | #16 |
| 2012 | #38 | #77 | #132 | #172 | #16 |
| 2013 | #38 | #88 | #139 | #170 | #17 |
| 2014 | #36 | #93 | #135 | #243 | #19 |
| 2015 | #36 | #100 | #121 | #154 | #17 |
| 2016 | #24 | #108 | #107 | #223 | #18 |
| 2017 | #28 | #121 | #92 | #248 | #19 |
| 2018 | #25 | #118 | #125 | #220 | #19 |
| 2019 | #21 | #120 | #141 | #196 | #17 |
| 2020 | #22 | #125 | #144 | #215 | #17 |
| 2021 | #22 | #139 | #103 | #199 | #18 |
| 2022 | #18 | #142 | #113 | #230 | #19 |
| 2023 | #20 | #133 | #123 | #212 | #19 |
| 2024 | #26 | #149 | #116 | #372 | #22 |
| 2025 | #31 | #166 | #118 | #313 | #26 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Owen
Names Similar to Owen
Nicknames for Owen
- O
- Wen
- Owie
- OJ
Famous People Named Owen
| Owen Wilson | American actor |
| Owen Hart | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Owen Farrell | English rugby player |
| Owen Hargreaves | English former footballer |
| Owen Teale | Welsh actor |
| Owen King | American author |
| Owen Roe | Irish actor |
| Owen Benjamin | American comedian |
| Owen Vaccaro | American child actor |
| Owen McDonnell | Irish actor |
| Owen Chamberlain | American physicist |
| Owen Thomas | Welsh rugby player |
| Owen Sheers | Welsh poet and author |
| Owen Daniels | American football player |
| Owen Templeton | Australian cricketer |
| Owen Fielding | Canadian child actor |
| Owen Smith | British politician |
| Owen McCafferty | Northern Irish playwright |
Characters Named Owen
| Owen Grady | Jurassic World |
| Owen Hunt | Grey's Anatomy |
| Owen Lars | Star Wars |
| Owen Burnett | The Dark is Rising Sequence |
| Owen Paris | Star Trek - Voyager |
| Owen Meany | A Prayer for Owen Meany |
| Owen Harper | Torchwood |
| Owen Sleater | Boardwalk Empire |
| Owen Mercer | DC Comics |
| Owen Shaw | Fast & Furious |
| Owen Strand | 9-1-1 - Lone Star |
| Owen | Total Drama |
| Owen Moore | The Chronicles of Narnia |
| Owen Thoreau Jr. | NCIS - New Orleans |
| Owen Elliot | The Haunting of Bly Manor |