Bowden
Every Bowden since 1976 — 656 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bowden
Bowden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,944 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 656 American babies have been named Bowden. Its peak came in 2025, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bowden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bowden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #1,944 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2,603 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2,740 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,286 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,078 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,079 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,807 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,455 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,762 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,449 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,322 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,279 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,643 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,555 |
| 2011 | 18 | #4,999 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,381 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,415 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,021 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,512 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,603 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,184 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,725 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,726 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,761 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,553 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bowden in 2025?
Bowden ranked #1,944 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bowden?
656 babies have been named Bowden in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bowden most popular?
Bowden peaked in 2025, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Bowden a boy or girl name?
Bowden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bowden rising or falling?
Bowden is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.