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Owen

male

Meaning

"Youth Noble Born"

From Welsh names such as Owain, it appears in medieval literature and persists as a widely used given name.

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Popularity History of Owen

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#26Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#26

Owen was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-6

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Owen Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Owen.

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Owie
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Owenie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Owen

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Famous Owens

  • W
    Wilfred Owen
    English poet and soldier known for his World War I poetry
  • O
    Owen Wilson
    American actor and filmmaker

Quick Facts

OriginWelsh
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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