NAME PROFILE
Bowie
Bowie is a Scottish surname meaning 'blond' or 'fair-haired,' derived from the Gaelic word 'buidhe.' The name evokes a sense of creativity and uniqueness, often associated with artistic talents and a vibrant personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,520 |
| Gender | Male (37% / 63%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2004 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 35%NY — 20%TX — 19%UT — 13%PA — 13%
Notable People
David Bowie (Musician, *Space Oddity*) · Ziggy Bowie (Fictional character, *David Bowie's alter ego*) · Bowie Kuhn (Former Commissioner of Major League Baseball) · Misty Bowie (Artist known for her contemporary art) · Bowie State University (Historically Black university in Maryland)
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