Owen
Boy name · 4,172 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Owen: 4,172 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 219 births in 2009.
From the Welsh name Owain, likely derived from the Latin Eugenius meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth," Owen is also a popular anglicised form of the Irish name Eoghan, thought to mean "born of the yew tree." Famous bearers include American actor Owen Wilson, known for his comedic roles and distinctive voice, and Owen Tudor, the Welsh soldier and courtier who founded the Tudor dynasty and married Catherine of Valois. While there are no major cities named directly after Owen, the name shares its root with several places like Owain in Wales. A notable variant is the Scottish form Ewan, similarly widespread across the British Isles and often associated with the legendary Knight Owain of Arthurian romance.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2009219 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #10747 babies
- Total births
- 4,172since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 24%vs prior 5y