Bow Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
A knot or an ornamental knot.
Meaning of the Name Bow
Bow is a English name derived from the word 'bow', which refers to a knot or an ornamental knot. It can also be a short form of the name Bowie, which is of Scottish origin and means 'yellow-haired'. Bow is a simple and unique name with a modern feel.
Popularity of the Name Bow
The popularity for the name Bow peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,448 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Bow had the most female births in 2013 with 5, which ranked number 16,536 out of 19,268 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 21, which ranked number 4,677 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Bow has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 21 births, an increase of 200.00%. Among males, Bow has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 21 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bow
- 10 Year Trend of Bow: 200.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bow: 200.00%
Popularity of Bow by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bow. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bow in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bow is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bow
- Total Births of Bow: 23 (11.61%)
- Male Births of Bow: 23 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Bow over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.61% increase in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. Male births for Bow have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.