Bowie
bow-ee
US Popularity:1616
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Yellow-haired, blond; Fair-haired
Bowie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin, meaning “yellow-haired” or “blond.” It is said to be derived from the Gaelic nickname buidhe, which means “yellow” or “fair-haired.” This Scottish name was most notably adopted by influential singer-songwriter David Bowie, who fittingly also had blonde hair, making Bowie the perfect moniker for baby born with a crown of golden locks.
Famous People Named Bowie
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- David BowieSinger
Bowie Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bowie is currently #1391 on The Bump
Boy:Bowie is currently #764 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Bowie is currently #995 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bowie is currently #1616 in U.S. births
Boy:Bowie is currently #1099 in U.S. births
Girl:Bowie is currently #1644 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1644
in 2023
+ 203
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Bowie Family History
House of Names, Bowie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Bowie, Dcember 2022
Britannica, David Bowie, British singer, songwriter, and actor, February 2024
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