Bowie
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: To live or precious
Origin: Scandinavian/Chinese
Popularity: Ranked #1228 in 2025 with 164 babies born.
History: Bowie surged in the 2010s-2020s, honoring David Bowie's artistic legacy and Jim Bowie's frontier courage at the Alamo. The name bridges rock stardom and American frontier mythology. Bowie represents creativity and courage.
Similar names: bow, bowdy, bowe, bo, bowan, bowdrie, bowen, bowyn
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bowie? About 1 in 11,845 babies born in 2025 were named Bowie, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bowie
What does the name Bowie mean?
Bowie means “To live or precious” from Scandinavian/Chinese roots.
What is the origin of the name Bowie?
Bowie has Scandinavian/Chinese origin. The traditional meaning is “To live or precious”.
How popular is Bowie?
Bowie ranked #1227 in 2025 — given to 164 babies that year.
When was Bowie most popular?
Bowie peaked in 2021 with 237 babies registered that year.
Is Bowie a boy or girl name?
Bowie is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 63% of Bowies are boys and 37% are girls.
Is the name Bowie rising or falling in popularity?
Bowie has risen 534 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1761 in 2020 to #1227 in 2025.
How long has Bowie been recorded?
Bowie appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1920 through 2025.