Bawden is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Bob Bawden (1917–1980), Australian rules footballer
Charles Bawden (born 1924), Emeritus Professor of Mongolian in the University of London
David Bawden (born 1959), who calls himself Pope Michael I, is an American citizen and a sedevacantist claimant to the papacy
Edward Bawden (1903–1989), English painter, illustrator and graphic artist
Grace Bawden (born 1992), Australian classical crossover singer
Jeff Bawden (1924–2006), English rugby league footballer
Kevin Bawden (born 1946), Australian Paralympics competitor
Lionel Bawden (born 1974), Australian visual artist
Louise Bawden (born 1981), Australian beach volleyball player
Nina Bawden (1925–2012), English novelist and children's writer
Peter Bawden (1929–1991), Canadian businessman and former Member of Parliament
Russell Bawden (born 1973), Australian professional rugby league footballer
William Bawden (1563–1632), English Jesuit implicated in the Gunpowder plot
