3,290births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · British Columbia
#68South Australia 2025
Bowie is a boy name family recorded 3,290 times in 11 countries since 1920. It ranks highest today in South Australia (#68 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2020, at 40.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bowie
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | English | 2,235 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1227 | 2021 | ▲ 239 % |
| Bowie | English | 703 | 🏴 England & Wales | #379 | 2025 | ▲ 1,015 % |
| Bowie | English | 93 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #794 | 2022 | – |
| Bowie | English | 67 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #739 | 2024 | – |
| Bowie | English | 58 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2020 | – |
| Bowie | English | 50 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #509 | 2024 | ▲ 62 % |
Questions about Bowie
How popular is the name Bowie?
In 2025 it ranked #68 in South Australia. Official registers record 3,290 births across 11 countries.
When was Bowie most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2020, at 40.8 births per 100,000.
Is Bowie a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bowie is a boy name.