Boy nameCurrently #321 in the USRising
Bowen
//ˈboʊən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bowen'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.
Bowen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bowen |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 92 |
| 1998 | 101 |
| 1999 | 102 |
| 2000 | 116 |
| 2001 | 105 |
| 2002 | 100 |
| 2003 | 129 |
| 2004 | 126 |
| 2005 | 144 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 174 |
| 2008 | 129 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 173 |
| 2011 | 324 |
| 2012 | 402 |
| 2013 | 438 |
| 2014 | 505 |
| 2015 | 572 |
| 2016 | 654 |
| 2017 | 682 |
| 2018 | 730 |
| 2019 | 728 |
| 2020 | 798 |
| 2021 | 919 |
| 2022 | 843 |
| 2023 | 965 |
| 2024 | 1,106 |
Bowen through the decades
- Bowen peaked in 2024, when 1,106 babies were named Bowen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bowen has risen 212% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bowen currently ranks #321 in the US and is on the rise.