Lowell
- Pronunciation
- [Lo-well]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Little Wolf
- Origin
- French
Lowell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 41,293 baby boys have been named Lowell. The name peaked in 1931 with 1,090 US births that year (rank #147). In 2024, ranked #3735 nationally — 3,588 places below its 1931 peak.
Top States for Lowell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lowell births are: Ohio (3,301), Illinois (2,558), Minnesota (2,511).
Other French-Origin Names Like Lowell
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6-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lowell's exact length and starting letter: La Row, Labaan, Lacene, Lachie, Lacina.
Quick Facts About Lowell
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell | Dearly Loved | Male | English |
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Compare Lowell to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lowell against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).