Unisex · #9,707 in 2026

Lowry

Current Rank
#9,707
Peak Rank
#1,697 (1945)
Total Babies
472
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,180 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,697 (472 total)
👦As Boy Name
1900
First Year
2021
Last Year
1945
Peak Year
#1697
Peak Rank
472
Total Count
56
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1962
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#12180
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Lowry

As a girl name

Lowry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 7 Lowrys were born — ranking #12,180 that year. As of 2026, Lowry ranks #12,180 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Lowrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lowry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1900, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1945, when 16 Lowrys were born — ranking #1,697 that year. As of 2026, Lowry ranks #9,707 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 472 Lowrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lowry

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lowry 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 Lowry

What does the name Lowry mean?
Lowry is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lowry in 2026?
In 2026, Lowry ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Lowry most popular?
Lowry reached its peak popularity in 1945, ranking #1,697 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lowry most popular?
Lowry has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lowry.
Is Lowry a unisex name?
Yes — Lowry is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Lowrys assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lowry?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lowry include Florentino, Terril, Dianne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lowry

Lowry is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 472 births in the dataset. Lowry's peak popularity came in 1945 when it ranked #1,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Lowry'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.