Dow
Dow is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark-haired, or little David.
Origin and history
Dow is a name of Gaelic and Middle English origin, historically functioning as both a surname and a given name. Derived from the Gaelic word for dark or black, it was also used in Middle English as a diminutive of David. While it saw minor usage in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is extremely rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,091 babies in the United States have been named Dow since 1880. It ranks #3596 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 145 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 153 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dow
- Dow Finsterwald: Professional Golfer
Fun facts
- Dow originates independently as a Gaelic descriptive name meaning 'dark' and as a medieval English nickname for David.
- The name was most commonly recorded in the late 19th century in the United States but has since fallen out of regular use.