2,535births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2000Peak · England & Wales
#1466England & Wales 2025
Owain is a boy name family recorded 2,535 times in 5 countries since 1996. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1466 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2000, at 25.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Owain
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owain | English | 2,328 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1466 | 2000 | ▼ 53 % |
| Owain | English | 151 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2008 | ▼ 5 % |
| Owain | English | 30 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2017 | – |
| Owain | English | 20 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2001 | – |
| Owain | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2005 | – |
Questions about Owain
How popular is the name Owain?
In 2025 it ranked #1466 in England & Wales. Official registers record 2,535 births across 5 countries.
When was Owain most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2000, at 25.0 births per 100,000.
Is Owain a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Owain is a boy name.