Boys name · North Carolina
Owen in North Carolina
Owen was the 30th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 243 babies named Owen that year. Since 1912, North Carolina families have named 6,900 babies Owen.
Popularity over time
Owen in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 327th |
| 1928 | 17 | 246th |
| 1943 | 16 | 287th |
| 1959 | 13 | 367th |
| 1978 | 6 | 527th |
| 1994 | 9 | 545th |
| 2009 | 231 | 59th |
| 2025 | 243 | 30th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 327th in 1912 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Owen in North Carolina in a single year was 303, in 2016. Its best showing was 20th among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Owen reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (2010). See Owen in every state →
How popular is Owen in North Carolina?
Owen was the 30th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 243 babies named Owen that year. Since 1912, North Carolina families have named 6,900 babies Owen.
How many babies are named Owen in North Carolina?
In 2025, 243 babies were named Owen in North Carolina. The most babies named Owen in North Carolina in a single year was 303, in 2016.
What is the rank of Owen in North Carolina?
Owen ranked 30th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among boys names in 2022.
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.