Lowen
Lowen is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Lion; happy or joyful.
Origin and history
Lowen is a surname-derived given name with multiple etymological roots, including the German word for lion or the Cornish word meaning happy or joyful. The name has seen a distinct rise in U.S. popularity in recent years, though overall usage remains relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
707 babies in the United States have been named Lowen since 1880. It ranks #3969 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1574.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.7 %)
- FL (16.5 %)
- NY (12.7 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 59 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 353 |
Fun facts
- In the modern revival of the Cornish language, 'lowen' translates directly to happy or cheerful.
- More than half of all U.S. baby boys named Lowen since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.