Rowell
boy nameRowell entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3096 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3096
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3096 |
| 1920s | #4347 |
| 1970s | #5464 |
| 1980s | #5627 |
| 1990s | #6415 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rowell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rowell alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rowell in 2025?
- Rowell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rowell most popular?
- Rowell peaked in 1918, reaching #3096 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rowell with classmates?
- Rowell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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