Bowen
From Welsh ap Owain (“son of Owen”).
Every Bowen since 1913 — 13,513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bowen
Bowen is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #266 in 2025 with 1,292 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 13,513 American babies have been named Bowen. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,328 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 Bowen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bowen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,993 | 1,292 | #266 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,404 | 1,077 | #321 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,149 | 941 | #349 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,338 | 820 | #390 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,527 | 889 | #368 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,895 | 778 | #395 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,211 | 709 | #433 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,817 | 709 | #429 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,693 | 660 | #459 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,312 | 638 | #481 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,683 | 557 | #517 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,557 | 492 | #563 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,178 | 430 | #590 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,203 | 391 | #620 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,324 | 315 | #722 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,469 | 165 | #1,128 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,748 | 128 | #1,349 |
| 2008 | — | — | 129 | #1,335 |
| 2007 | — | — | 174 | #1,071 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,555 | 138 | #1,216 |
| 2005 | — | — | 144 | #1,133 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,464 | 120 | #1,252 |
| 2003 | — | — | 129 | #1,160 |
| 2002 | — | — | 100 | #1,326 |
| 2001 | — | — | 105 | #1,266 |
| 2000 | — | — | 116 | #1,176 |
| 1995 | — | — | 43 | #1,957 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,494 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,364 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,543 |
| 1975 | — | — | 11 | #3,269 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,751 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,270 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,093 |
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| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,168 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,369 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bowen mean?
From Welsh ap Owain (“son of Owen”).
How popular is the name Bowen in 2025?
Bowen ranked #266 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,292 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bowen?
13,513 babies have been named Bowen in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bowen most popular?
Bowen peaked in 2025, when 1,328 newborns received the name.
Is Bowen a boy or girl name?
Bowen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bowen rising or falling?
Bowen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.