Boys name · California
Owen in California
Owen was the 57th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 604 babies named Owen that year. Since 1912, California families have named 19,310 babies Owen.
Popularity over time
Owen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 251st |
| 1929 | 11 | 337th |
| 1945 | 19 | 354th |
| 1961 | 24 | 509th |
| 1977 | 35 | 450th |
| 1993 | 48 | 543rd |
| 2009 | 610 | 97th |
| 2025 | 604 | 57th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 251st in 1912 to 57th in 2025.
The most babies named Owen in California in a single year was 886, in 2016. Its best showing was 52nd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Owen reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (2010). See Owen in every state →
How popular is Owen in California?
Owen was the 57th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 604 babies named Owen that year. Since 1912, California families have named 19,310 babies Owen.
How many babies are named Owen in California?
In 2025, 604 babies were named Owen in California. The most babies named Owen in California in a single year was 886, in 2016.
What is the rank of Owen in California?
Owen ranked 57th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 52nd among boys names in 2016.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.