Unisex nameCurrently #1,206 in the USRising
Bowie
//ˈboʊi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bowie'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.
Bowie's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bowie |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 89 |
| 2015 | 97 |
| 2016 | 210 |
| 2017 | 241 |
| 2018 | 323 |
| 2019 | 267 |
| 2020 | 290 |
| 2021 | 375 |
| 2022 | 308 |
| 2023 | 319 |
| 2024 | 265 |
Bowie through the decades
- Bowie peaked in 2021, when 375 babies were named Bowie in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bowie has risen 518% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bowie currently ranks #1,206 in the US and is on the rise.