Bowie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1646 in 2023 with 126 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 138 births ranking #1525. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 12,719 girls born was named Bowie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.