Lowell
Meaning
surname meaning 'little wolf'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lowell peaked in the 1920s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lowell
People given the name Lowell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lowell deep dive
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