Unisex Name
Bowie
"Scottish surname, origin unclear; made famous by David Bowie"
Ranked #1206 for baby names
About the Name Bowie
Meaning
Scottish surname, origin unclear; made famous by David Bowie
Origin
ScottishGender
Unisex
First Letter
BBoy Rank
#1206
Girl Rank
#1995
Bowie is a unisex name of Scottish origin. The name means "Scottish surname, origin unclear; made famous by David Bowie" and Currently ranked #1206 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Scottish names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
#15 1970
#31 1980
#19 1990
#170 2000
#1441 2010
#1557 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Bowie
- DB David Bowie (musician)
- BK Bowie Kuhn (baseball commissioner)