Bowen: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BOH-uhn · 2 syllables
Bowen means “son of Owen”, from Welsh.
From Welsh ap Owain (“son of Owen”).
- Meaning
- son of Owen
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- BOH-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #266
- US babies a year
- about 1,044 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Bowen?
Bowen was the #266 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,328 babies. It’s rising: up 132% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #266 |
| England & Wales | #879 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| Canada | #255 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Bowen?
Half of US adults named Bowen are older than 25; most are between 18 and 59. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Bowen
What does the name Bowen mean?
Bowen means “son of Owen”. It comes from Welsh.
How do you pronounce Bowen?
Bowen is pronounced BOH-uhn.
How popular is the name Bowen?
Bowen was the #266 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,328 babies. It’s rising: up 132% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Bowen?
Half of US adults named Bowen are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 59.