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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Owain — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Oviyan|Owais
WelshBoy→ Stable

Owain

OH-wayn · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13536 in 2020

Peak: #13536 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13536 in 2020

Peak: #13536 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #13536 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
WelshCelticBoy name2-syllableHistoricalLegendaryArthurianClassicStrongTraditional
Character
welsh nationalist fervorprincely ambition
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Owains

strategiccourageousdeterminedauthoritativeresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Owain is a Welsh boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Owain at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Welsh Owain, possibly derived from 'ow' (youth) or connected to Eugenius. A legendary name borne by Welsh princes and immortalized in Arthurian tradition.
Language root:Old Welsh · Celtic
Peak rank:#13536 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Owain Glyndŵr
Welsh prince and national leader
Owain ap Gruffydd
Prince of Gwynedd
Similar Sound
Owen◈Rowan◈Ronan◈CowanIoan
Similar Style
CormacLachlan◈Declan◈Callum◈Brennan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Owain
GwenEiraGarethRhys◈Bryn◈Seren◈Caedmon
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Owain · Overview
Summary

Owain is a Welsh boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic character
Owain carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
owain.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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