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.