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Why parents love Owen- Owen Glendower is Wales's greatest national hero.
- The meaning young warrior is aspirational.
- Two syllables with a gentle, strong sound: OH-en.
- Owen Wilson gives it laid-back, charming energy.
- It's risen to the top 25 — internationally beloved.
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The vibe of Owen
Welshwarriornoblegentle-strongGlendowercharmingtop-25Celtic
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Origin & history of Owen
Welsh Owain (possibly from Latin Eugenius, well-born, or Welsh oen, lamb)
→ English Owen
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Welsh / Latin roots
Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius (well-born) or the Welsh word for lamb. Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndŵr, c. 1359–c. 1415) was the last native Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales and led a major revolt against English rule. Owen Wilson has been one of Hollywood's most charming actors. The name has entered the US top 25.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Wales — multiple Welsh princes named Owain; Owen Glendower (c. 1359–c. 1415).
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Today
Owen remains a beloved choice, ranking #24 in the US. 239,054 babies have been named Owen since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Owen?
2016
peak year
Owen found its strongest footing in the 2010s, peaking at #24 nationally. In 2016, 10,302 babies were named Owen (ranked #24 nationally). It remains in active use today at in the top fifty (#24), with roughly 8,982 babies per year. Owen's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 239,054 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,302
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #24)
(ranked #24)
8,982
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
89,820
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
239,054
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Owen3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Owen's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — the young warrior who protects. People named Owen tend to be gentle, protective, and stronger than their soft sound suggests.
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Gentle warrior✦
Protective strength◈
Welsh fire◎
Charming defender♡
Stronger than he soundsO6
W5
E5
N5
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Owen✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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