Owens
Meaningson of Owen · Welsh
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #884 in 1890
12 babies were named Owens in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,219 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Owens you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Owens, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Owens would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOwens first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #884. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowOwens is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendOwens has climbed 5,219 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Owens means “son of Owen”. Our records link it to Irish and Welsh roots.
About the name Owens
Owens is a boy name of Irish and Welsh origin meaning “son of Owen”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ens”. US birth records list Owens for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 77 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #884 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:Irish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 | 88,889 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 90,662 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 82,102 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 66,756 boys |
| 1930s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 1940s | 6.0 | 168,067 boys |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 515,464 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 199,336 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Owens
What does the name Owens mean?
Owens means “son of Owen” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Owens?
Owens has Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Owens a boy or girl name?
Owens is a boy name.
How popular is the name Owens?
Owens ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#884).