Rowe
Gender-neutral name · English · Welsh
- US rank
- #2,604
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,070 in 1915
50 babies were named Rowe in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,049 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2015–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rowe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,130 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rowe, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rowe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRowe first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1915, when it reached #2,070.
- TrendRowe has climbed 1,049 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,604. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlRowe is given to both boys and girls: 53% of the 95 babies named Rowe in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Rowe
Rowe is a gender-neutral name of English and Welsh origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-owe”. US birth records list Rowe for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 42 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #2,070 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,604, with 50 babies. Of the 95 US babies named Rowe in 2025, 47% were girls and 53% were boys.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,152 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.7 | 129,590 boys |
| 1920s | 3.9 | 255,754 boys |
| 1930s | 5.6 | 177,305 boys |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 162,075 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,261 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Rowe
What is the origin of the name Rowe?
Rowe has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Rowe a boy or girl name?
Both. Rowe is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 47% of US babies named Rowe were girls.
How popular is the name Rowe?
Rowe ranked #2,604 for US boys in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1915 (#2,070).