boys' name 1953–2025

Owen

Owen is losing ground — from #98 in 1953 to #120 in 2025.

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#120 ranked in 2025
75 registrations in 2025
4,919 total 1953–2025

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 56 to 75 (+34%).

Peak popularity was in 2016 (355 registrations).

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Peak 2016 · 355
Low 2024 · 19
Years tracked 25

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Owen was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Owen popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 75 (rank #81)South Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Owen — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in Queensland (75 babies)

Queensland
75 #81
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Northern Territory
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In 2025: 75 babies named Owen across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Owen?
Between 1953 and 2025, Owen was registered for 4,919 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Owen a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Owen ranked #120 among boys' names in Australia, with 75 registrations.