Lowell
Peaked at #147 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Lowell has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Lowell — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1883
in 1909
Last ranked
#16719
in 2021
Years tracked
41
1909–2021
Trend
Falling
Lowell was already at its most popular for girls in 1909 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1883), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Lowell hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2021, when it stood at #16719.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #16,719 | 5 |
| 1986 | #11,994 | 5 |
| 1981 | #11,382 | 5 |
| 1959 | #5,956 | 6 |
| 1957 | #5,179 | 7 |
| 1955 | #6,356 | 5 |
| 1953 | #6,167 | 5 |
| 1949 | #5,695 | 5 |
Lowell — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#147
in 1931
Current rank
#3735
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Lowell reached its peak popularity for boys in 1931, ranking #147 nationally with 1,090 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3020 (2014) to #3735 (2024) — a 19% drop.
As of 2024, Lowell ranks #3735 nationally for boys, with 30 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,735 | 30 |
| 2023 | #3,677 | 31 |
| 2022 | #3,136 | 39 |
| 2021 | #2,894 | 43 |
| 2020 | #3,057 | 38 |
| 2019 | #2,920 | 42 |
| 2018 | #2,827 | 43 |
| 2017 | #3,167 | 37 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lowell most popular?
Lowell was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #147 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lowell becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lowell?
At least 41,645 babies have been recorded with the name Lowell in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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