Total births
1,022
Boys' name · since 1884
Bowman
Bowman has 1,022 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2506
- among boys today
- 1,022
- born since 1884
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
1,022 babies have been named Bowman since 1884, making it today's #2506 boys' name.
Bowman has 1,022 recorded births among boys since 1884, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2506 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2025.
- #2506 among boys today
- 1,022 born since 1884
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bowman is currently the #2506 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 1,022 born since 1884, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2506
- among boys today
- 1,022
- born since 1884
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Bowman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2506
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Bowman was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
57 babies were named Bowman in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Bowman compares
1,022 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bowman's all-time total is 178% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bowman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,022 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bowman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bowman's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bowman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,506
Active since
1884
Bowman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 142 years of records
Bowman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bowman's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Bowman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 31
1910s
31 births
- 1920s 72
1920s
72 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 29
1940s
29 births
- 1950s 39
1950s
39 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s 108
2000s
108 births
- 2010s
2010s
300 births
- 2020s
2020s
294 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 300 births (29% of all-time use).
How Bowman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bowman's total volume
Bowman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bowman by state
Where Bowman concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 33 | 3.2% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 22 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
North Carolina share of Bowman's total US births 3.2%
Even split
33 of 1,022 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bowman? ▼
Bowman has been given to 1,022 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2506 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Bowman most popular? ▼
Bowman was most popular in the 2010s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Bowman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bowman are North Carolina (33 births), South Carolina (22 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Bowman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bowman since 1884 -- 142 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bowman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bowen, Bowie, Bowden, Bow, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bowman's data
- Bowman's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (300 total births) through the 2020s (294) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Bowmans (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bowman
Nearby Names Like Bowman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bowman
Bowen Boy
#321 13,187 births
Bowie Boy
#1213 2,235 births
Bowden Boy
#2620 656 births
Bow Boy
#7402 260 births
Bowyn Boy
#5205 210 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bowman: #2506 Boys' Name - 1,022 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bowman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bowman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.