Bow
Boy nameBow has been given to 265 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 131,390 boys was named Bow.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
265
Peak year
2022 (21 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1980
10-year trend
▼ -24%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bow — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bow.
Sibling name ideas for Bow
Same era and popularity as Bow, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bow?
Bow has been given to 265 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bow peak?
Bow peaked in 2022, when 21 babies were given the name.
Is Bow a girl or boy name?
Bow is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Bow are boys).
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