Holding steady.
Popularity of Lowana since 1928
Babies named Lowana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lowana's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lowana is a rare feminine name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1928. Its highest popularity came in 1939, when it was given to a handful of baby girls. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with no notable increase in recent decades. The name's origin is not firmly established; it may be a variant of Rowena or a creative spelling of Lowan. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never spiked in popularity. Despite its obscurity, Lowana carries a melodic, vowel-heavy sound reminiscent of other -ana names.
The name Lowana first appeared in the United States in 1928. Its origins are obscure; it may be a variant of Rowena, an English name of uncertain derivation, or a feminine elaboration of the surname Lowan. It could also be a modern invented name. Lowana saw modest use in the 1930s, peaking in 1939.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wana, Lowie
Variants: Lowanna, Lowannah
Sibling names for Lowana
Names that share Lowana's style, for a brother or sister.
