Bowen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5892 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 3 births ranking #5892. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 86,001 girls born was named Bowen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Bowen is a Welsh surname name meaning "son of Owen". It has a calm, tailored sound and works well for parents who like surname names with real history behind them.
The name comes from a Welsh family-name tradition rather than from an ancient personal name of its own. Its modern use follows the wider popularity of polished patronymic surnames as first names.