Owyn is of Welsh origin, derived from the ancient Welsh name Owen, which is composed of the elements 'ow', meaning 'youth', and 'en', meaning 'leader'. This name has been used by various figures throughout history, such as Owyn ap Gruffudd, a 12th-century Welsh prince. It's pronounced /ˈoʊwɪn/ in English.
The name Owyn experienced a notable increase in popularity from 1997 to its peak in 2012, with the number of births per year peaking at 52 in that year. Since then, there has been a steady decline in the use of the name, with only 22 births recorded in 2023. Overall, between 1997 and 2023, Owyn was chosen for 734 newborns.