Bowman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bowman refers to a person skilled in archery.
Meaning of the Name Bowman
Bowman is derived from the English word 'bowman', which refers to a person skilled in archery. It has a strong association with the medieval period when bows and arrows were widely used in warfare. The name signifies someone who is skilled in archery or is associated with the profession of archery.
Popularity of the Name Bowman
The popularity for the name Bowman peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 48 births, which ranked number 6,000 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Bowman had the most male births in 2022 with 48, which ranked number 2,706 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Bowman has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 48 births, an increase of 166.67%. Among males, Bowman has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 48 births, an increase of 166.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bowman
- 20 Year Trend of Bowman: 433.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Bowman: 166.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bowman: 166.67%
Popularity of Bowman by State
For males, Bowman was most popular in Southeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NC, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Bowman. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Bowman
- Total Births of Bowman: 53 (10.31%)
- Male Births of Bowman: 53 (10.31%)
Given the upward trend of Bowman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.31% increase in total births, for a total of 53 births in 2024. Male births for Bowman have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 53 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.31%.