Unisex · #9,864 in 2026

Lowe

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#9,864 (2024)
Total Babies
52
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,223 (37 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,864 (52 total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#9864
Peak Rank
52
Total Count
10
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2009
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#7223
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Lowe

As a girl name

Lowe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 15 Lowes were born — ranking #7,223 that year. As of 2026, Lowe ranks #7,223 for girls with 15 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Lowes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lowe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 7 Lowes were born — ranking #9,864 that year. As of 2026, Lowe ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Lowes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lowe

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowe

What does the name Lowe mean?
Lowe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lowe in 2026?
In 2026, Lowe ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Lowe most popular?
Lowe reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #9,864 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Lowe a unisex name?
Yes — Lowe is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 42% of Lowes assigned female and 58% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lowe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lowe include Derwyn, Pedrito, Shafi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lowe

Lowe is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Lowe's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #9,864. Use the chart and map above to compare Lowe'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.