Owen

Boys

Best rank #28 (2022) · ranked in 18 years

With a peak of #28 in 2022, Owen appeared in the rankings across 2008-2025.

It climbed from #87 in 2008 to #44 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #44.

At its peak year of 2022, Owen was given to 8,615 newborns.

Owen was most popular around 2022, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025447,223
  2. 2024387,620
  3. 2023298,045
  4. 2022288,615
  5. 2021318,809
  6. 2020328,694
  7. 2019319,374
  8. 2018389,362
  9. 2017429,393
  10. 20163810,331
  11. 2015519,626
  12. 2014529,182
  13. 2013528,781
  14. 2012528,715
  15. 2011628,359
  16. 2010668,187
  17. 2009718,156
  18. 2008877,827

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Frequently asked questions

Is Owen a popular name?
Owen reached a best rank of #28 in 2022 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Owen rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Owen ranks #44.
Is Owen a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Owen most popular?
Owen peaked around 2022.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)