Lowell
Pronunciation: [ l-OH-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lowell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 38 babies have been named Lowell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lowell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,252 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,252
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lowell
Lowell is a girl name .
Is Lowell a boy or girl name? Lowell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,252 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,754. Lowell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lowell is currently ranked #70,252 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lowell include Low, Lowe, Lowey, Loweie, Loy, Loie, and Lowkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lowell include Lowen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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