The nameLoën

Loën is a recent French boy's name, rising fast in the 2020s, especially in Brittany and the Loire region.

Meaning

It has no established meaning; it is close to Loan and Lowen.

Origin

French, a recent creation.

History

First given in the early 2000s, it has risen sharply in France in recent years.

Popularity of the name Loën

Loën in France

356thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (140 births)
1,025babies named Loën in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Loën was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 650 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Loën. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Loën in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 118 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Loën mean?

It has no established meaning; it is close to Loan and Lowen.

What is the origin of the name Loën?

French, a recent creation.

Is Loën a girl's or a boy's name?

Loën is a boy's name.