Lowell
Lowell first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1931, when 1,090 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lowell popular?
Vintage Lowell is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1931.
| 2020s | 217 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 389 | |
| 2000s | 382 | |
| 1990s | 669 | |
| 1980s | 988 | |
| 1970s | 1,532 | |
| 1960s | 3,374 | |
| 1950s | 4,916 | |
| 1940s | 7,328 | |
| 1930s | 9,659 | |
| 1920s | 7,236 | |
| 1910s | 3,891 | |
| 1900s | 439 | |
| 1890s | 230 | |
| 1880s | 80 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lowell mean?
From the Norman French 'Louvel', a diminutive of 'lou' ('wolf', from Latin lupus), meaning 'little wolf'. Originally a nickname/surname (compare the Latin diminutive lupellus, 'wolf cub').
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lowell mean?
Lowell means little wolf. From the Norman French 'Louvel', a diminutive of 'lou' ('wolf', from Latin lupus), meaning 'little wolf'. Originally a nickname/surname (compare the Latin diminutive lupellus, 'wolf cub').
What is the origin of the name Lowell?
Lowell is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Lowell?
Lowell is pronounced “LOH-ul.”
Is Lowell a boy or a girl name?
Lowell is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lowell a popular name right now?
Lowell is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1931.
How popular is the name Lowell?
In 2025, Lowell ranked #3281 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lowell most popular?
Lowell was most popular in 1931, when about 1,090 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lowell?
Names similar to Lowell include Byron, Remington, Drake, Ulric, King.
What names go well with Lowell?
english names that pair well with Lowell include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.