boy name
Bowen
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#266 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Bowen in the US, 1880–2025
Bowen first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2025, when 1,292 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,292.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bowen popular?
Near its peak Bowen is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 5,797 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,066 | |
| 2000s | 1,283 | |
| 1990s | 545 | |
| 1980s | 171 | |
| 1970s | 93 | |
| 1960s | 65 | |
| 1950s | 54 | |
| 1940s | 38 | |
| 1930s | 20 | |
| 1920s | 23 | |
| 1910s | 32 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowen a boy or a girl name?
Bowen is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bowen a popular name right now?
Bowen is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Bowen?
In 2025, Bowen ranked #266 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bowen most popular?
Bowen was most popular in 2025, when about 1,292 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.