Lowen
How to say it: LOH-en · /ˈloʊən/
From Cornish 'lowen' meaning 'joyful, happy' - also German surname linked to 'lowe' meaning 'lion'.
Lowen was the 1,286th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 211 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 6.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #494 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,286 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 211 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,348 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #494 |
| In France, 2025 | #391 among girls’ names, 265 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in feel, Lowen has built almost all of its use across recent decades to reach a high in the 2020s. Further gains are on the horizon.
What goes with it
Calm and soft in two beats, Lowen carries a virtue sense. Wren pairs with its airy quality and Lowie gives a cozy option.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lowen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #391 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #363.
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