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Bowie

Boy / Girl name · 40 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bowie: 40 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 9 births in 2025.

Of German origin, Bowie began as a surname, likely derived from the Gaelic *buidhe*, meaning “yellow” or “fair-haired,” though it also has roots in the clan name meaning “descendant of Buadhach” (“victorious”). The name is forever linked to the legendary musician David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, who adopted the stage surname to avoid confusion with The Monkees’ Davy Jones. His groundbreaking artistry and alter-ego Ziggy Stardust cemented the name’s cool, creative edge. While there are no major places named after him, the town of Bowie, Maryland shares the same etymological root via the Scottish clan. Today, the name feels edgy and artistic, a fitting choice for parents seeking something bold and distinctive with a rock ‘n’ roll spirit.