Will my child share the name Bowie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Bowie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bowie in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bowie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bowie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 189 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1195 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Bowie popular in the US as well as the UK?

Bowie is more popular in the US (#950) than in the UK (#1541). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Bowie a popular baby name in the United States?

Bowie does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1541

Bowie

Bowie is a distinctive choice, ranked #1541 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Bowie in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1541

US Rank #950

About the Name Bowie

Bowie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 189 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1195 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Bowie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #950, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.