Boy · #6,415 in 2026

Rowell

Rowell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bama Rowell (1916–1993), American baseball player Chester Rowell (1844–1912), physician, founder of the Fresno Republican newspaper, California State Senator, and University of California Regent; brother of Jonathan Chester Harvey Rowell (1867–1948), editor and then manager of the Fresno Morning Republican; son of Jonathan Fred Rowell…

Current Rank
#6,415
Peak Rank
#4,215 (1984)
Total Babies
51
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1918
First Year
1990
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#4215
Peak Rank
51
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rowell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rowell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bama Rowell (1916–1993), American baseball player Chester Rowell (1844–1912), physician, founder of the Fresno Republican newspaper, California State Senator, and University of California Regent; brother of Jonathan Chester Harvey Rowell (1867–1948), editor and then manager of the Fresno Morning Republican; son of Jonathan Fred Rowell…

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The Story of Rowell

Rowell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 9 Rowells were born — ranking #4,215 that year. As of 2026, Rowell ranks #6,415 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Rowells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rowell

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rowell

What does the name Rowell mean?
Rowell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bama Rowell (1916–1993), American baseball player Chester Rowell (1844–1912), physician, founder of the Fresno Republican newspaper, California State Senator, and University of California Regent; brother of Jonathan Chester Harvey Rowell (1867–1948), editor and then manager of the Fresno Morning Republican; son of Jonathan Fred Rowell…
How popular is Rowell in 2026?
In 2026, Rowell ranks #6,415 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Rowell most popular?
Rowell reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #4,215 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Rowell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rowell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rowell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rowell include Stpehen, Pj, Johnothan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rowell

Rowell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Rowell's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #4,215. Use the chart and map above to compare Rowell'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.