Lowrie
From the Celtic language meaning "person from Laurencekirk, Scotland".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Lowrie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lowrie today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lowrie births was 1952 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lowrie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lowrie with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lowrie is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lowries were born before 1971.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lowrie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1952
5 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1952 SSA rank
#4,065
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Lowrie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lowrie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lowrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lowrie
The name Lowrie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hlaw," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a geographical feature or a place name associated with a hill or mound. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages, and its earliest recorded spelling was "Lawrie" in the 13th century.
One of the earliest references to the name Lowrie can be found in the Scottish Clan system. The Lowrie Clan was a branch of the Clan Macdonald, and they were known for their involvement in battles and conflicts throughout Scottish history. The name was particularly common in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
The name Lowrie also has religious connotations. In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Lowrie Robertson, who was a Scottish Protestant reformer and minister. He played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in Scotland during the Reformation.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Lowrie. One such person was Lowrie Duff (1788-1868), a Scottish-born American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the steam engine and railway systems in the United States.
Another prominent figure was Lowrie Bell (1828-1891), an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was known for his support of the Union during the American Civil War and his efforts to promote educational reforms.
In the literary world, Lowrie J. Daly (1887-1976) was an American novelist and short story writer who gained recognition for his works depicting life in the American West and the struggles of Native American communities.
Walter Lowrie (1784-1868) was a prominent American missionary and educator who played a crucial role in the establishment of Presbyterian missions in India and China. He also served as the Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions for the Presbyterian Church.
Finally, Lowrie Donald (1899-1973) was a Scottish-born American actor who had a successful career in Hollywood during the golden age of cinema. He appeared in numerous films and television shows and was known for his versatility and talent.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the name Lowrie throughout history, demonstrating the rich heritage and cultural significance of this name across different regions and time periods.
People
Lowrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lowrie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lowrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lowrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lowrie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Lowrie a common name?
We classify Lowrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lowrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lowrie was 1952, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lowrie is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lowrie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lowrie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lowrie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lowrie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lowrie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lowrie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lowrie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.