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.

boys' name 1953–2025

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

#120 ranked in 2025

75 registrations in 2025

4,919 total 1953–2025

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

Peak popularity was in 2016 (355 registrations).

Peak 2016 · 355

Low 2024 · 19

Years tracked 25

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

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

Australian Capital Territory

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New South Wales

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Northern Territory

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South Australia

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Tasmania

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Victoria

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Western Australia

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In 2025: 75 babies named Owen across 1 of 8 states and territories.

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.