Dowell vs Downing
Side-by-side comparison of Dowell and Downing — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Dowell | Downing |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 211 | 13 |
| Peak Year | 1919 | 1915 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 7 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1915 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Dowell | Downing |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 30 | 13 |
| 1920ss | 50 | — |
| 1930ss | 42 | — |
| 1940ss | 31 | — |
| 1950ss | 23 | — |
| 1960ss | 35 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1915–1969.