Bowen
5 countries#266 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bowen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,513 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #266 · peaked in 2025 with 1,328 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
376 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2019 with 50 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
356 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #805 · peaked in 2019 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14 births recorded 2015–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2024 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 2024–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2024 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 2018–2020 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bowen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1214 | — |
| 2007 | #1070 | ↑144 |
| 2008 | #1334 | ↓264 |
| 2009 | #1347 | ↓13 |
| 2010 | #1127 | ↑220 |
| 2011 | #722 | ↑405 |
| 2012 | #620 | ↑102 |
| 2013 | #590 | ↑30 |
| 2014 | #563 | ↑27 |
| 2015 | #516 | ↑47 |
| 2016 | #481 | ↑35 |
| 2017 | #459 | ↑22 |
| 2018 | #429 | ↑30 |
| 2019 | #433 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #395 | ↑38 |
| 2021 | #368 | ↑27 |
| 2022 | #389 | ↓21 |
| 2023 | #348 | ↑41 |
| 2024 | #321 | ↑27 |
| 2025 | #266 | ↑55 |
Frequently asked questions about Bowen
Is Bowen a popular name?
Yes — Bowen currently ranks #266 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bowen more common for boys or girls?
Bowen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bowen most popular?
Bowen peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,328 recorded births that year.
Is Bowen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bowen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2821 in 1913 to #266 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bowen?
At least 13,895 babies have been recorded with the name Bowen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Bowen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bowen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Bowen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bowen include Kayson, Bodhi, Saint, Cyrus.
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