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Owens

A modern initial-based name typically functioning as a phonetic representation of L.C., often standing for names like Lawrence Christopher or Little Charles; it characterizes a person with a no-nonsense, pragmatic personality who is valued for their reliability and steady leadership.

Key Stats

Total births745
GenderMale (1% / 99%)
Peak year1919
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1919
Most recent1939
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

GA — 50%SC — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

L.C. Greenwood (NFL Defensive End) · L.C. Bates (Civil Rights Activist and Journalist) · L.C. Ulmer (Delta Blues Musician) · L.C. Henderson (Championship Basketball Coach) · L.C. Cooke (Soul and R&B Singer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

ElCeceEllie

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