UK boy's name
Owin
A masculine name derived from the Old English elements "aef" (prosperity) and "wine" (friend).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Owin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Owin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2002 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Owin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Owin ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Owin.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Owin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Owin mean?
The given name Owin is a medieval English name derived from the Old English words "owe" meaning "to own" and "wine" meaning "friend." It was commonly used in Anglo-Saxon England during the 8th to 11th centuries. The name originated in regions that are now part of modern-day England, particularly in the southern and central regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Owin can be found in the Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a variant spelling, "Owine," referring to a landowner in the county of Gloucestershire.
In the 12th century, the name Owin was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an annual record of events in England written by monks. The chronicle documented the life of Owin, a prominent figure in the court of King Henry I, who reigned from 1100 to 1135.
During the Middle Ages, the name Owin gained popularity among the nobility and landed gentry of England. Notable individuals bearing this name include Owin de Montfort (1190-1248), a French nobleman and military commander who served as a baron in England under King Henry III. Another historical figure was Owin Glendower (1354-1416), a Welsh leader and military commander who led a rebellion against the English crown.
In the 15th century, Owin Tudur (1459-1495) was a Welsh courtier and diplomat who served as a close advisor to King Henry VII. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Tudor dynasty and the consolidation of power after the Wars of the Roses.
During the Renaissance period, the name Owin was associated with the arts and literature. Owin Philips (1518-1594) was an English playwright and poet known for his contributions to the development of English drama and poetry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Owin over time
The chart below shows babies named Owin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Owin, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Owin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Owin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3643 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Owin
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Owin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Owin in the UK right now?
In 2006, Owin was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Owin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Owin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Owin?
A masculine name derived from the Old English elements "aef" (prosperity) and "wine" (friend).
How many people are called Owin in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Owin across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.