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Lowry

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOW-ree /ˈlaʊ.ri/Medium

Meaning: An English and Scottish surname, understood as a form of Laurence ('from Laurentum; laurel; victory'). Borne by the painter L.S. Lowry. A modern surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned first name: Lowry links to Laurence, 'laurel; victory' (said 'LOW-ree'). Artful and distinctive.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningAn English and Scottish surname, understood as a form of Laurence ('from Laurentum; laurel; victory'). Borne by the painter L.S. Lowry. A modern surname pick.
U.S. rank (2021)#10361 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1945
Total births (all-time)≈ 472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194519002021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Lowry comes from the surname, a form of Laurence ('laurel; victory'). It carries an artistic association through the painter L.S. Lowry — modern and rare in the U.S. (said 'LOW-ree').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, artful, and surname-style.

Did you know? Lowry is an English and Scottish surname tied to Laurence ('laurel; from Laurentum') — carried by the painter L.S. Lowry — a distinctive, artful surname pick (said 'LOW-ree').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lowry — English/Scottish surname; form of Laurence; painter L.S. Lowry

Variations

LowreyLowrieLoughry

Nicknames

LowRye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lowry mean?

Lowry is an English/Scottish surname, a form of Laurence — 'from Laurentum; laurel; victory.'

How do you pronounce Lowry?

It's said LOW-ree /ˈlaʊ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lowry a boy or girl name?

Lowry is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Lowry?

Lowry is a rare name in the U.S.

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