Bowden
Bowden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller at the arched hill or valley.
Origin and history
Bowden is an English surname turned given name, historically referring to someone who lived near a curved hill or a bowed valley. While rare in the 20th century, it has seen a gentle rise in modern U.S. usage as part of the trend toward surname-names. It offers a contemporary, rugged feel while remaining distinct.
Popularity in the United States
656 babies in the United States have been named Bowden since 1880. It ranks #4020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1638.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.3 %)
- GA (16.7 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- OH (16.7 %)
- SD (16.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 245 |
| 2020-2029 | 289 |
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English terms 'boga' (bow/curve) and 'dun' (hill) or 'denu' (valley).
- Nearly half of all U.S. male births recorded with this first name since 1880 occurred after 2020.