Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Victory or triumph; Surname of Scottish origin
Pronunciation: BOH-ee, ˈboʊ.i, B OW IY
Popularity Rank: #31,240
Derived from the Gaelic word 'buadh', meaning 'victory' or 'triumph'. It is also a surname of Scottish origin, made famous by singer David Bowie.
The name Bowie is of Scottish, Irish origin and means Victory or triumph; Surname of Scottish origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Bowie is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macao, and 34 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BOH-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈboʊ.i
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B OW IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Bowie is recorded 1,134 times globally, ranking it as the 31,240th most common name worldwide.
Bowie is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 537 occurrences, making it the 640th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Bowie is found among 1 in every 790 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #640 | 1 : 790 |
| Malaysia | #6,876 | 1 : 12,441 |
| Macao | #614 | 1 : 1,322 |
| Netherlands | #5,150 | 1 : 4,627 |
| United States of America | #19,620 | 1 : 22,062 |
| Singapore | #8,573 | 1 : 18,225 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
| China | #1,981 | 1 : 5,202 |
| Canada | #10,729 | 1 : 13,857 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bowie from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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