Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Owen.
National Rank (2025)
#31
All-Time Peak Rank
#18 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
245,644
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Owen Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Owen
According to SSA data, Owen achieved its highest historical rank of #18 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 10,305 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 25.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Owen scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-25.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,305Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:758
1890s:761
1900s:860
1910s:3,791
1920s:5,873
1930s:4,285
1940s:3,922
1950s:3,945
1960s:2,916
1970s:3,017
1980s:4,050
1990s:9,658
2000s:61,878
2010s:91,098
2020s:48,832
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesO-wn
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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