How Many People Are Named Fowler?

Complete statistics for the name Fowler: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fowler
Uncommon
English occupational surname

Fowler means 'bird catcher' and is a very rare name, with only 109 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 3,037,391 Americans. The majority of Fowlers are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~99,260
Living in US
1 in 3,339
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bird catcher
🌐
Origin
English occupational surname
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dependable Traditional Stable
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

568
Worldwide Bearers
#351,990
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
489
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13
🇨🇳 China
10
🇬🇧 England
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇬🇧 Scotland
3
🇵🇪 Peru
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
109 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
99
Would be under 30 (37%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
169
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 268 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
45
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fowler Through the Generations

Fowler has been a steady presence throughout the generations, peaking in popularity in 1922 with 16 births. Today, there are 109 people named Fowler living in the U.S., with 63% being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that the name is predominantly held by older generations, maintaining its traditional charm and stability.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Fowler

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fowler's English occupational surname roots

📄 About the Name Fowler

How Many People Have the Name Fowler?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 99,260 people in the United States currently share the name Fowler. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,339 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Fowler a Common or Rare Name?

Fowler is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fowler Mean?

Fowler means "bird catcher" and comes from English occupational surname origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fowler in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Fowler Most Popular?

The name Fowler reached peak popularity in 1922, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fowler?

Approximately 99,260 people named Fowler live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 99,260. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,339 Americans.

Is Fowler a rare name?

Fowler is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,339 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fowler mean?

Fowler means "bird catcher" and comes from English occupational surname origins.

Is Fowler more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fowler are male and 0% are female.

When was Fowler most popular?

Fowler peaked in 1922 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US99,260
All-Time Births99,260
1 in X1 in 3,339
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1922
World Rank#351,990
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.