Lowell
Lowell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Young wolf.
Origin and history
Lowell originated as a Norman French surname derived from a nickname meaning 'young wolf'. It transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world, historically well-established in New England. While popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it is now used less frequently.
Popularity in the United States
41,330 babies in the United States have been named Lowell since 1880. It ranks #561 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1710.
States where it is most popular
- OH (9.1 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- MN (6.9 %)
- IN (6.5 %)
- IA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 80 |
| 1890-1900 | 230 |
| 1900-1910 | 439 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,891 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,236 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,659 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,328 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,916 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,374 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,532 |
| 1980-1990 | 988 |
| 1990-2000 | 669 |
| 2000-2010 | 382 |
| 2010-2019 | 389 |
| 2020-2029 | 217 |
Famous people named Lowell
- Lowell Thomas: Broadcaster, Author
- Lowell Ganz: Screenwriter, Producer
- Lowell Weicker: Politician, Governor
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old French 'Loup' combined with a diminutive suffix, literally translating to 'little wolf'.
- Prominently associated with the prominent Lowell family of Massachusetts, which produced noted poets James Russell Lowell and Robert Lowell.