Total births
379
Boys' name · since 1909
Lowery
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 379 babies named Lowery, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 379
- total births
- 1909–1977
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Lowery sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 379 recorded since 1909.
Social Security Administration records show Lowery recorded 379 times among boys since 1909, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 1977.
- 379 total births
- 1909–1977 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
379 boys have been named Lowery since 1909, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1977.
- 379
- total births
- 1909–1977
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Lowery was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
15 babies were named Lowery in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Lowery's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lowery's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lowery at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Lowery popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1977
- Peak year (1929)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Lowery by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Lowery's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Lowery births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 29
1910s
29 births
- 1920s
1920s
72 births
- 1930s
1930s
57 births
- 1940s
1940s
92 births
- 1950s
1950s
84 births
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 92 births (24% of all-time use).
Lowery by state
Where Lowery concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.3% |
Mississippi share of Lowery's total US births 1.3%
5 of 379 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lowery? ▼
Lowery has been given to 379 babies in the U.S. since 1909, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1977. 15 babies were born in 1929, its single highest year.
When was Lowery most popular? ▼
Lowery was most popular in the 1940s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Lowery most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lowery are Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Lowery been used? ▼
Lowery has been recorded in Social Security data since 1909, spanning 69 years of data through 1977.
What names are similar to Lowery? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lowell, Lowen, Lowry, Lowis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lowery's data
- Lowery's decade-level peak was the 1940s (92 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Lowerys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lowery
Nearby Names Like Lowery
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lowery
Lowell Boy
#3695 41,330 births
Lowen Boy
#1973 707 births
Lowry Boy
478 births
Lowis Boy
56 births
Lowe Boy
#9969 52 births
Compare Lowery side by side: Lowery vs Lowell Lowery vs Lowen Lowery vs Lowry
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1909–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lowery: Baby Name Since 1909 - 379 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lowery. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lowery draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.