Owenn
A Welsh masculine name meaning "well-born" or "youth".
Name Census estimates that about 72 living Americans carry the first name Owenn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Owenn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Owenn births was 2016 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Owenn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Owenn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
72
~ 1 in 4,760,477 Americans
Peak year
2016
10 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,771
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Owenn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Owenn from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Owenn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Owenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Owenn
The name Owenn has its origins in the Welsh language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a variation of the name Owen, which is derived from the Welsh word "oewyn," meaning "well-born" or "noble." The name was particularly popular among the Welsh nobility and ruling classes during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Welsh manuscript "Brut y Tywysogion" (Chronicle of the Princes), which mentions an individual named Owenn ap Gruffydd, who lived in the 12th century. This historical record suggests that the name was in use among the Welsh aristocracy during this time.
In the realm of literature, the name Owenn appears in several Welsh folk tales and legends, often associated with heroic figures or characters of noble birth. One notable example is the character of Owenn Glyndwr, a legendary Welsh prince who led a revolt against the English in the early 15th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Owenn. One of the most famous was Owenn Meredith (c. 1275-1350), a Welsh poet and writer who is considered one of the most influential figures in Welsh literature. His works, particularly the collection of poems known as "Cywyddau," played a significant role in shaping the Welsh literary tradition.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Owenn Gwynedd (c. 1100-1169), a Welsh prince who ruled the Kingdom of Gwynedd in the 12th century. He is renowned for his military campaigns against the English and his efforts to maintain Welsh independence during a turbulent period in Welsh history.
In the realm of religion, the name Owenn was also associated with several notable figures. Owenn Dafydd (c. 1460-1512) was a Welsh Anglican priest and scholar who played a crucial role in the translation of the Bible into Welsh, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Welsh language.
Owenn Rhys (c. 1515-1590) was another Welsh clergyman and writer who made significant contributions to Welsh literature and the promotion of the Welsh language. He is best known for his collection of poems and religious works, which helped to shape the development of Welsh literary traditions.
Throughout the centuries, the name Owenn has maintained its connection to Welsh culture and heritage, serving as a link to the rich history and traditions of the Welsh people.
People
Owenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Owenn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Owenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Owenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 72 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Owenn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,760,477 US residents.
Is Owenn a common name?
We classify Owenn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 73 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Owenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Owenn was 2016, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Owenn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Owenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Owenn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Owenn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Owenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Owenn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Owenn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Owenn?
You can see how many people share the name Owenn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.