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Omen

Boy name

Omen has been given to 41 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Omen.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

41

Peak year

2022 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Omen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Omen.

FAQ

How popular is the name Omen?

Omen has been given to 41 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Omen peak?

Omen peaked in 2022, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Omen a girl or boy name?

Omen is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Omen are boys).

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