The nameLowen

Lowen is a Cornish name meaning "joy". It is at its highest level in England and Wales.

Meaning

Lowen means "joyful, happy" in Cornish.

Origin

Cornish.

History

In England and Wales Lowen reached 363rd in 2025, its best rank since 1996.

Popularity of the name Lowen

Lowen in the United States

1972ndmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (174 births)
1,016babies named Lowen in the United States since 1880
087174 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lowen was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 575 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Lowen. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lowen in the United States were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 115 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.

Lowen in the United Kingdom

391stmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (133 births)
987babies named Lowen in the United Kingdom since 1997
067133 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Lowen was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 603 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Lowen. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Lowen in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 106 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.

Lowen in France

207thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (265 births)
1,695babies named Lowen in France since 1900
0133265 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Lowen

Names from the same generation as Lowen, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lowen mean?

Lowen means "joyful, happy" in Cornish.

What is the origin of the name Lowen?

Cornish.

Is Lowen a girl's or a boy's name?

Lowen is a boy's name. In the United States, 39% of the babies named Lowen are girls.

How popular is the name Lowen?

In 2024, Lowen was the 1972nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 79 births.

What are good sibling names for Lowen?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lottie, Winona, Maeva and Marceline for a sister, Naël, Eyden, Maël and Matheo for a brother.