Bowyn
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,396 in 2025
23 babies were named Bowyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,224 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bowyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bowyn, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bowyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBowyn first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearBowyn is at its all-time high right now: #4,396 in 2025.
- New on the sceneBowyn wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendBowyn has climbed 2,224 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlBowyn is given to both boys and girls: 72% of the 32 babies named Bowyn in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Bowyn
Bowyn is a boy name of Celtic and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Bowyn for boys from 2006 to 2025, in 18 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,396 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 183,824 boys |
| 2020s | 9.4 | 106,572 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 Bowyn
What is the origin of the name Bowyn?
Bowyn has Celtic, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Bowyn a boy or girl name?
Bowyn is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Bowyn?
Bowyn ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,396).