Owsley Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Owsley

"A surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2017 👥 30 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
30
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Owsley Mean?

Owsley may refer to:Owsley (surname), a surname Owsley Stanley (1935–2011), also known as Owsley or Bear, "underground" LSD chemist and early Grateful Dead soundman, grandson of Augustus Owsley Stanley Owsley (musician), the stage name of Will Owsley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Owsley (album), eponymous 1999 album by the singer-songwriter Owsley, Missouri, an unincorporated community in Missouri, United States Owsley County, Kentucky, a county in Kentucky, United States

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Owsley may refer to:Owsley (surname), a surname Owsley Stanley (1935–2011), also known as Owsley or Bear, "underground" LSD chemist and early Grateful Dead soundman, grandson of Augustus Owsley Stanley Owsley (musician), the stage name of Will Owsley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Owsley (album), eponymous 1999 album by the singer-songwriter Owsley, Missouri, an unincorporated community in Missouri, United States Owsley County, Kentucky, a county in Kentucky, United States

Root Element
Owsley
Core Meaning
"A surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Owsley

O 6
W 5
S 1
L 3
E 5
Y 7
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Owsley in Numbers

30 US bearers
2017 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Owsley" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~30 people named Owsley in the US. Peaked in 2017 with 11 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Owsley?

The Life Path number for Owsley is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 7.

Is Owsley a boy or girl name?

Owsley is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 83% male and 17% female.

How many people are named Owsley in the US?

Approximately 30 people in the United States are named Owsley. The name peaked in 2017 with 11 recorded uses.

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