Meaning"Bowman" means "archer" or "one who shoots arrows."
OriginModernAmerican / Multicultural
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank (today)#2814
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Origin & history of Bowman
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ModernAmerican / Multicultural roots
Bowman comes from the ModernAmerican / Multicultural tradition, meaning "Bowman" means "archer" or "one who shoots arrows.".
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How popular is Bowman?
2024peak year
Bowman entered U.S. records in 1884, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 53 babies received the name (ranked #2523). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2814), with roughly 44 babies named Bowman each year. Bowman's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 964 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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