Boy · #3,872 in 2026

Brownlow

Name: Popularity of the name Brownlow in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Brownlow, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,872

Peak Rank

#3,872 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1922

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3872

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brownlow

Brownlow first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 6 Brownlows were born — ranking #3,872 that year. As of 2026, Brownlow ranks #3,872 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Brownlows have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Brownlow

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brownlow is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Brownlee
Brownley
Brinley
Branly
Bromley
Broncho
Brano
Brownie
Bruno
Bramley
Brillo
Browny

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brownlow

What does the name Brownlow mean?

Brownlow is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brownlow in 2026?

In 2026, Brownlow ranks #3,872 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Brownlow most popular?

Brownlow reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,872 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Brownlow a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Brownlow is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Brownlow?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brownlow include Benhard, Brother, Verdi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brownlow

Brownlow is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Brownlow's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,872. Use the chart and map above to compare Brownlow's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.