Bouvier Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bouvier means 'ox-herder' or 'cattle driver' in French.
Meaning of the Name Bouvier
Bouvier is a French surname derived from the word 'bouviers,' which means 'ox-herders' or 'cattle drivers.' The name originated from the occupation of tending to cattle. It has been used as a surname for generations, indicating a family's involvement in cattle farming or herding. As a given name, Bouvier evokes a sense of strength, resilience, and connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Bouvier
The popularity for the name Bouvier peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 5 births, which ranked number 10,640 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Bouvier had the most male births in 1963 with 5, which ranked number 4,048 out of 4,621 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Bouvier
Popularity of Bouvier by State
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