Girl & boy name
Bowie
As of 2025, Bowie ranks #1227 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 164 boys received the name that year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. SSA records for Bowie go back to 1920; the peak came in 2021 at #951, with 237 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Utah, where it ranks #515 among boy names.
Rankings
Bowie popularity, 1880–2025
Where Bowie is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Bowie in the most recent year of SSA data.
Bowie as a girl name
Bowie is currently the #1733 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 117 babies. The ranking has held remarkably steady over the last five years. Looking at the full record since 2006, Bowie hit its all-time high of #1524 in 2021, when 138 girls were given the name. State by state, Utah leads the way at #440.
Where Bowie (girls) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Distinctive without being unheard of. Based on how many babies per birth were named Bowie in the most recent year of SSA data.