Bowen
Bowen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Owen.
Origin and history
Bowen is a name of Welsh origin, traditionally derived from the surname 'ap Owen', meaning 'son of Owen'. Historically used mainly as a surname, it has recently grown rapidly in popularity as a given name for boys in the United States. Its modern appeal fits well alongside other surname-based given names ending in '-en'.
Popularity in the United States
13,187 babies in the United States have been named Bowen since 1880. It ranks #1035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #342.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- PA (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 20 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 171 |
| 1990-2000 | 545 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,283 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,066 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,797 |
Famous people named Bowen
- Bowen Yang: Comedian, Actor
Fun facts
- The name originally developed from the Welsh phrase 'ap Owen', which contracted over generations into the surname Bowen.
- While historically rare as a given name, Bowen has experienced a significant surge in U.S. baby name rankings since 2010.