Owens
From Owen + -s (patronymic suffix).
Every Owens since 1890 — 745 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Owens
Owens is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,086 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 745 American babies have been named Owens. Its peak came in 1921, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Owens stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Owens year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,086 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,809 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,101 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,611 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,571 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,543 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,526 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,778 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,734 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,979 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,890 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,085 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,727 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,511 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,993 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,002 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,962 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,352 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,569 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,418 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,293 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,353 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,282 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,104 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,950 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,553 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,312 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,574 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,029 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #969 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Owens mean?
From Owen + -s (patronymic suffix).
How popular is the name Owens in 2025?
Owens ranked #7,086 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Owens?
745 babies have been named Owens in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Owens most popular?
Owens peaked in 1921, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Owens a boy or girl name?
Owens is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Owens rising or falling?
Owens is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.