A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lowe since 1913
Babies named Lowe per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lowe's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 25 |
| 1920s | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 43 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Lowe is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, the year it saw its peak usage. However, after a long period of obscurity, it has been rising again since 2020, making it a modern revival. Despite its early 20th-century origins, the name has no recorded top states and no consistent rank in the top 1000. Its 1-in-N ratio is unknown, reflecting its scarcity. The etymology is uncertain: it may be a variant of Lou or a transferred surname. This combination of mystery and vintage charm appeals to parents seeking distinctive names.
Lowe is likely a short form of names like Louisa or Louise, or a transferred use of the English surname Lowe, which derives from Old English 'hlaw' meaning 'hill' or 'mound'. The name has seen sporadic use since the early 20th century, with a recent resurgence.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lou
Sibling names for Lowe
Names that share Lowe's style, for a brother or sister.
