Lowell

Lowell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Lowell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lowell

Lowell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lowell first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #147 in 1931, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 41,293 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lowell in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#147 in 1931
Peak year
1931
Babies named Lowell in 2024
30
Total since 1880
41,293

Lowell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1821 in 1998
Babies named Lowell in 2021
5
Total since 1996
61

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lowell mean?

The meaning of Lowell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lowell a boy or girl name?

Lowell is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lowell?

Lowell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lowell?

Lowell first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #147 in 1931, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].