Owen
Peaked at #18 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Owen has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Owen — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3333
in 1929
Current rank
#5902
in 2024
Years tracked
48
1915–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1915, Owen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #3333 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5750 (2014) to #5902 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Owen ranks #5902 nationally for girls, with 21 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,902 | 21 |
| 2023 | #4,629 | 30 |
| 2022 | #5,131 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,860 | 39 |
| 2020 | #5,132 | 25 |
| 2019 | #5,005 | 27 |
| 2018 | #5,288 | 25 |
| 2017 | #4,665 | 30 |
Owen — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#18
in 2022
Current rank
#26
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Owen reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #18 nationally with 8,584 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #36 (2014) to #26 (2024) — a 28% improvement.
As of 2024, Owen ranks #26 nationally for boys, with 7,574 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #26 | 7,574 |
| 2023 | #20 | 8,011 |
| 2022 | #18 | 8,584 |
| 2021 | #22 | 8,768 |
| 2020 | #22 | 8,667 |
| 2019 | #21 | 9,346 |
| 2018 | #25 | 9,335 |
| 2017 | #28 | 9,363 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Owen most popular?
Owen was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #18 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Owen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Owen?
At least 239,054 babies have been recorded with the name Owen in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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