Bowie is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #490 in 2023 with 81 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 109 births ranking #379. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,415 boys born was named Bowie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Bowie is a modern surname-style name with strong musical and cultural flair. Its deeper surname meaning is less certain than its modern image, which is a big part of why people choose it.
The name's modern visibility owes a great deal to the surname association with David Bowie. As a first name it feels artistic, bold, and distinctly contemporary.