45,321births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
1931Peak · United States
#3240United States 2025
Lowell is a boy name family recorded 45,321 times in 5 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3240 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1931, at 54.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Lowell
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | English | 41,677 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3240 | 1931 | ▼ 12 % |
| Lowell | English | 95 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2012 | – |
| Lowell | English | 85 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1937 | – |
| Lowell | English | 36 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2017 | – |
| Lowell | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1989 | – |
| Lovell | English | 3,412 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6143 | 1916 | ▲ 11 % |
| Lovell | English | 11 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Lowell ↔ Lovell — spelling variant
Questions about Lowell
How popular is the name Lowell?
In 2025 it ranked #3240 in the United States. Official registers record 45,321 births across 5 countries.
What is Lowell in other languages?
Lovell (English).
When was Lowell most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1931, at 54.0 births per 100,000.
Is Lowell a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lowell is a boy name.