Rowe
Every Rowe since 1914 — 712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rowe
Rowe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,636 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 712 American babies have been named Rowe — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rowe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rowe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,444 | 50 | #2,636 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,580 | 32 | #3,591 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,972 | 37 | #3,276 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,438 | 37 | #3,269 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,568 | 25 | #4,208 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,330 | 29 | #3,716 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,542 | 19 | #5,117 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,699 | 13 | #6,633 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,479 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,977 | 15 | #5,996 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,605 | 15 | #5,942 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,672 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,603 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,931 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,743 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,802 |
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| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,306 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,116 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,953 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,372 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,721 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,158 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rowe in 2025?
Rowe ranked #2,636 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rowe?
712 babies have been named Rowe in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rowe most popular?
Rowe peaked in 2025, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Rowe a boy or girl name?
Rowe is used for both: about 26% of babies named Rowe have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Rowe rising or falling?
Rowe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.