Boys name · Kentucky
Owen in Kentucky
In SSA data for Kentucky, 4,220 babies are named Owen across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #28 most popular boys name, with 116 born.
Popularity over time
Owen in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | #73 |
| 1925 | 29 | #146 |
| 1940 | 20 | #195 |
| 1955 | 18 | #237 |
| 1973 | 5 | #407 |
| 1995 | 11 | #272 |
| 2010 | 98 | #66 |
| 2025 | 116 | #28 |
Its busiest year in Kentucky was 2018, with 160 Owen births. Owen's highest rank in Kentucky was #16, set in 2023.
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky ran from #16 in 2023 to #438 in 1992, starting at #73 in 1910 and ending at #28 in 2025.
Nationally, Owen's strongest state was Maine, where it hit #1 in 2010. See Owen in every state →
How popular is Owen in Kentucky?
In SSA data for Kentucky, 4,220 babies are named Owen across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #28 most popular boys name, with 116 born.
How many babies are named Owen in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 116 births of babies named Owen in 2025.
What is the rank of Owen in Kentucky?
Owen ranked #28 among boys names in Kentucky in 2025.
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.