Bowen
How to say it: BOH-un · /ˈboʊən/
From Welsh 'ap Owen' meaning 'son of Owen'; Owen derives from Latin Eugenius meaning 'well-born'.
Bowen was the 284th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,292 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #203 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #284 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,292 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,566 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #203 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On an upward path, Bowen has reached its peak in the 2020s. Further gains appear likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Mellow at the close with a crisp opening, Bowen feels sturdy. Grayson pairs with it in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bowen is about 1 in 107.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
England and Wales: #329.
Famous people named Bowen
- Bowen Yang (born 1990)Chinese-American comedian
- Bowen Byram (born 2001)Canadian ice hockey player
- Bowen Stassforth (1926–2019)American swimmer
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