Bowie
boy name#1227 in 2025Bowie entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #951 in 2021, ranks #1227 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1920–2025
#1227
rank today
#951
peak (2021)
164
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1970s | #4248 |
| 1980s | #5905 |
| 1990s | #7856 |
| 2000s | #6580 |
| 2010s | #2358 |
| 2020s | #1117 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bowie has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Bowie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bowie is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bowie in 2025?
- Bowie ranks #1227 among US boy names in 2025, with 164 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bowie most popular?
- Bowie peaked in 2021, reaching #951 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bowie with classmates?
- Bowie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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