George Lowell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

George Lowell — farmer
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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George Lowell is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name George is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England. The surname Lowell: The Lowell family, a prominent family name in England and America Abbe Lowell (born 1952), American defense attorney Abbott Lawrence Lowell (1856–1943), lawyer, historian, philanthropist, and former President of Harvard University Amy Lowell (1874–1925), poet, critic, publisher, and sister of Abbott Lawrence and Percival Lowell Andrea Lowell (born 1983), actress and model Anna Cabot Lowell (1819–1874), American writer Augustus Lowell (1830–1900), businessman, philanthropist, and father of Percival, Abbott Lawrence, and Amy Lowell Carey Lowell (born 1961), actress and wife of actor Richard Gere. George is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name George reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: George

Meaning: farmer

Greek

From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.

Surname: Lowell

English

The Lowell family, a prominent family name in England and America Abbe Lowell (born 1952), American defense attorney Abbott Lawrence Lowell (1856–1943), lawyer, historian, philanthropist, and former President of Harvard University Amy Lowell (1874–1925), poet, critic, publisher, and sister of Abbott Lawrence and Percival Lowell Andrea Lowell (born 1983), actress and model Anna Cabot Lowell (1819–1874), American writer Augustus Lowell (1830–1900), businessman, philanthropist, and father of Percival, Abbott Lawrence, and Amy Lowell Carey Lowell (born 1961), actress and wife of actor Richard Gere.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name George is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name George by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name George has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Georg
  • Giorgio
  • Jorge
  • Jürgen
  • Georges
  • Yuri

Notable People Named George Lowell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for George Lowell:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name George?
The first name George originates from Greek. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.
When was George most popular?
The name George reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lowell?
The surname Lowell originates from English. The Lowell family, a prominent family name in England and America Abbe Lowell (born 1952), American defense attorney Abbott Lawrence Lowell (1856–1943), lawyer, historian, philanthropist, and former President of Harvard University Amy Lowell (1874–1925), poet, critic, publisher, and sister of Abbott Lawrence and Percival Lowell Andrea Lowell (born 1983), actress and model Anna Cabot Lowell (1819–1874), American writer Augustus Lowell (1830–1900), businessman, philanthropist, and father of Percival, Abbott Lawrence, and Amy Lowell Carey Lowell (born 1961), actress and wife of actor Richard Gere.
What are the origins of the name George Lowell?
The name George Lowell combines two different traditions: the first name George has Greek roots, while the surname Lowell originates from English.
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