Bowen

Bowen is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,074 boys in the United States.

Bowen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bowen

Bowen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bowen first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #321 in 2024, and in 2024 1,074 babies received the name — 11,889 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bowen in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#321 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Bowen in 2024
1,074
Total since 1880
11,889

Bowen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#329 in 2025
Babies named Bowen in 2025
129
Total since 1996
755

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bowen mean?

The meaning of Bowen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bowen a boy or girl name?

Bowen is a boy name. In 2024, 1,074 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bowen?

Bowen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bowen?

Bowen first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #321 in 2024, and 1,074 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].