Bowden Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bowden means 'hill with a bow-like shape' or 'messenger'
Meaning of the Name Bowden
Bowden is of English origin and is a locational surname derived from a place name. It is derived from the Old English words 'boga', meaning 'bow' and 'dun', meaning 'hill'. The name therefore signifies a hill with a bow-like shape. It may also have originated as a topographical name for someone who lived near such a hill. Bowden can also be a variant of the Irish surname Boudin, which is derived from the Old Norse word 'bodinn', meaning 'messenger'.
Popularity of the Name Bowden
The popularity for the name Bowden peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 44 births, which ranked number 6,230 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Bowden had the most male births in 2017 with 44, which ranked number 2,754 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Bowden has increased sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 35 births, an increase of 66.67%. Among males, Bowden has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 35 births, an increase of 66.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bowden
- 20 Year Trend of Bowden: 337.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Bowden: 66.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bowden: 66.67%
Popularity of Bowden by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bowden. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bowden in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bowden is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bowden
- Total Births of Bowden: 37 (5.24%)
- Male Births of Bowden: 37 (5.24%)
Given the upward trend of Bowden over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.24% increase in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. Male births for Bowden have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 37 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.24%.