Bowie
4 countries#1227 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bowie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,520 births recorded 1920–2025 · currently #1227 · peaked in 2021 with 375 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Utah, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
506 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 2021 with 109 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
452 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #503 · peaked in 2021 with 106 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
40 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2022 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bowie’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4370 | — |
| 2007 | #4996 | ↓626 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↑952 |
| 2009 | #4922 | ↓878 |
| 2010 | #2730 | ↑2192 |
| 2011 | #3510 | ↓780 |
| 2012 | #4131 | ↓621 |
| 2013 | #3864 | ↑267 |
| 2014 | #2256 | ↑1608 |
| 2015 | #2386 | ↓130 |
| 2016 | #1329 | ↑1057 |
| 2017 | #1191 | ↑138 |
| 2018 | #984 | ↑207 |
| 2019 | #1202 | ↓218 |
| 2020 | #1119 | ↑83 |
| 2021 | #951 | ↑168 |
| 2022 | #1093 | ↓142 |
| 2023 | #1098 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #1211 | ↓113 |
| 2025 | #1227 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Bowie
Is Bowie a popular name?
Yes — Bowie currently ranks #1227 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bowie more common for boys or girls?
Bowie is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bowie most popular?
Bowie peaked in 2021 in United States, with 375 recorded births that year.
Is Bowie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bowie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4286 in 1920 to #1227 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bowie?
At least 4,026 babies have been recorded with the name Bowie across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Bowie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bowie appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Bowie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bowie include Wiley, Aziah, Demetrius, Natanael.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Bowie in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.