Bowden
- US rank
- #1,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,942 in 2025
79 babies were named Bowden in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,132 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bowden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,598 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bowden, 79 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bowden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBowden first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearBowden is at its all-time high right now: #1,942 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBowden is 19× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,598.
- TrendBowden has climbed 1,132 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBowden is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #257. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Bowden
Bowden is a boy name of Celtic origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Bowden for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 28 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,942 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,942, with 79 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,220 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,778 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Bowden
What is the origin of the name Bowden?
Bowden has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Bowden a boy or girl name?
Bowden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bowden?
Bowden ranked #1,942 for US boys in 2025, given to 79 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,942).