Holding steady.
Popularity of Lowery since 1909
Babies named Lowery per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lowery's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lowery is an exceptionally rare first name, first recorded in 1909 with a peak in that same year. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting stable but minimal usage. As an English surname-turned-first-name, it carries a sturdy, occupational feel akin to other 'son of' patronymics. Its trajectory is stable, with no significant revival, and top states are absent, indicating very localized or occasional use. Parents choosing Lowery today are opting for a distinctive name with a strong surname tradition, backed by a history that ties back to medieval Lawrence or Gaelic roots.
Lowery is an English surname that may derive from two distinct sources. It could be a variant of Lowry, which itself is a diminutive of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum.' Alternatively, it may be an anglicized form of a Gaelic surname Ó Labhradha, meaning 'descendant of Labhradh' (speaker). As a given name, Lowery is rare and emerged in the early 20th century, likely adopted from the surname tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Low, Lowe, Rye
Sibling names for Lowery
Names that share Lowery's style, for a brother or sister.
