Owain
Boy name · English · Irish · Welsh
Meaningwell-born · Welsh
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,487 in 2008
7 babies were named Owain in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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British actor (born 1978)
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Read about Owain Yeoman on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Owain, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Owain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOwain first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #5,487.
- TrendOwain has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Owain means “well-born”. Our records link it to English, Irish and Welsh roots.
About the name Owain
Owain is a boy name of English, Irish and Welsh origin meaning “well-born”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Owain for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 20 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #5,487 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.7 | 273,973 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 341,297 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 857,143 boys |
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Questions about the name Owain
What does the name Owain mean?
Owain means “well-born” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Owain?
Owain has English, Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Owain a boy or girl name?
Owain is a boy name.
How popular is the name Owain?
Owain ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#5,487).