Lowell

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A few things about Lowell you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

⭐ Famous Lowell

Lowell Sherman

Actor, director (1885-1934)

Choose Lowell and your child shares a first name with Lowell Sherman, an actor, director. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Lowell, like who?” Lowell Sherman's Wikipedia article is available in 20 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.

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• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lowell, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lowell would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistoryLowell first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIt was far more popular in 1931, when it ranked #147. Today it's #3,240, so it could be due a comeback.
• 🍂TrendLowell has slipped 215 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
• 💬MeaningIn Old French, Lowell means “little wolf”. Our records link it to English, French and Old French roots.

About the name Lowell

Lowell is a boy name of English, French and Old French origin meaning “little wolf”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Lowell for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 144 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #147 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.

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