Boys name · Illinois
Owen in Illinois
Owen was the 20th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 289 babies named Owen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,815 babies Owen.
Popularity over time
Owen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 113th |
| 1926 | 25 | 230th |
| 1943 | 18 | 289th |
| 1959 | 18 | 403rd |
| 1976 | 12 | 542nd |
| 1992 | 17 | 535th |
| 2009 | 403 | 40th |
| 2025 | 289 | 20th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 113th in 1910 to 20th in 2025.
The most babies named Owen in Illinois in a single year was 474, in 2016. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 2021.
Across the country, Owen reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (2010). See Owen in every state →
How popular is Owen in Illinois?
Owen was the 20th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 289 babies named Owen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,815 babies Owen.
How many babies are named Owen in Illinois?
In 2025, 289 babies were named Owen in Illinois. The most babies named Owen in Illinois in a single year was 474, in 2016.
What is the rank of Owen in Illinois?
Owen ranked 20th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 2021.
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.