Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bowen.
National Rank (2025)
#266
All-Time Peak Rank
#266 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
13,187
Unisex Distribution97.6% Boy / 2.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Bowen Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Bowen
According to SSA data, Bowen achieved its highest historical rank of #266 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,292 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 132.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 69 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bowen scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+132.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,292Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
69Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:32
1920s:23
1930s:20
1940s:38
1950s:54
1960s:65
1970s:93
1980s:171
1990s:545
2000s:1,283
2010s:5,066
2020s:5,797
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBo-wn
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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