Rowley
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,765 in 2024
0 babies were named Rowley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2008–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryRowley first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #7,765.
About the name Rowley
Rowley is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Rowley for boys from 2008 to 2024, in 9 of those 17 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #7,765 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 751,880 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,223 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rowley
What is the origin of the name Rowley?
Rowley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rowley a boy or girl name?
Rowley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rowley?
Rowley is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #7,765 in 2024.