Owain is a unique and historic Welsh name, derived from the Welsh word 'Gwyn,' which means 'white' or 'fair'. It was popularized by Owain Glyndŵr, who led a famous revolt against English rule in the 15th century, making it a name with significant patriotic and nationalist sentiments in Wales.
The name Owain experienced varied popularity over time, with peaks occurring between 2006 and 2008 (9 to 16 births per year), and a noticeable decline since then (ranging from 5 to 8 births annually). The total number of births given this name in the specified period is 144.