Owens
Pronunciation: [ OH-uhnz ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Owens first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 264 babies have been named Owens in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Owens is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,403 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,403
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Old German origin
"work + power"
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Arabic (qutun) via English origin
"cotton plant, soft white fiber"
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Italian origin
"Little saint; diminutive form of Santo"
#9,572 in US
Hebrew via Italian origin
"God is gracious"
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Greek origin
"wide, broad"
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Old English from Greek origin
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About the Name Owens
Owens is a boy name .
Owens is currently ranked #9,403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Owens include Owe, Owy, and Oweie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Owens include Owen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis