Boy nameCurrently #8,769 in the USSteady
Owens
//ˈoʊənz//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19275 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Owens's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Owens's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Owens |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Owens through the decades
- Owens peaked in 1927, when 23 babies were named Owens in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Owens has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Owens currently ranks #8,769 in the US and is holding steady.