Dowell
boy nameDowell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2449 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2449
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3196 |
| 1920s | #3413 |
| 1930s | #3098 |
| 1940s | #3172 |
| 1950s | #3619 |
| 1960s | #3412 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dowell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dowell alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dowell in 2025?
- Dowell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dowell most popular?
- Dowell peaked in 1939, reaching #2449 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dowell with classmates?
- Dowell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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