Boy nameCurrently #7,293 in the USFalling
Bow
//ˈbaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bow's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bow's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bow |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Bow through the decades
- Bow peaked in 2022, when 21 babies were named Bow in the US.
- The 2010s were Bow's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Bow has risen 91% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bow currently ranks #7,293 in the US and is cooling off.