Bowie
Bowie is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Yellow-haired or fair-complexioned.
Origin and history
Bowie is a Scottish surname-derived given name originating from the Gaelic nickname 'buidhe', meaning yellow-haired or fair-complexioned. It gained notable attention in popular culture through legendary musician David Bowie and American pioneer Jim Bowie. In the United States, its usage as a given name has risen significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,235 babies in the United States have been named Bowie since 1880. It ranks #2734 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1016.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.4 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (8 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- WA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 133 |
| 2010-2019 | 896 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,136 |
Famous people named Bowie
- Bowie Kuhn: Sports Executive, Lawyer
Fun facts
- The name experienced a resurgence in cultural interest following the death of rock icon David Bowie in 2016.
- It traces back to the Gaelic adjective 'buidhe', which was originally used as an epithet for someone with blond or yellow hair.