Rising since 1999, #1,867 for boys today.
Popularity of Lowen since 1918
Babies named Lowen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 29 |
| 1990s | 0 | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 | 59 |
| 2010s | 87 | 223 |
| 2020s | 433 | 353 |
Meaning & origin
Lowen is a unisex name that has seen a steady climb in popularity since 1999, reaching its peak rank of 1867 in 2025, a year in which approximately 1 in every 20,334 newborns received the name. Its earliest recorded use in the U.S. dates to 1918, but the name remained rare for decades. In the 2020s, Lowen has gained traction as a stylish, soft-sounding alternative to more common names like Owen and Logan. The name is most popular in the states of Florida, New York, and California. Lowen's etymology draws from Cornish and Dutch origins, with meanings tied to joy and light, and it has been adopted by parents seeking a name that feels both modern and nature-inspired.
Lowen has multiple possible origins. In Cornish, it derives from 'lowen' meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'. It may also be a variant of the Dutch surname Loewen, meaning 'lion' (from Latin 'leo'). In modern usage, it is sometimes used as a variant of the English name Owen or a spelling variant of the Irish name Luan. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a recent rise in popularity.
Where Lowen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lowen” around the world
Where Lowen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
220
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Low, Lowie, Enny
Variants: Loewen, Lowin, Lowan
Sibling names for Lowen
Names that share Lowen's style, for a brother or sister.
