Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Dow

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1962
Peak births
26
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer

Quick answers about Dow

How many people are named Dow?

Based on SSA birth records through 2015, an estimated 388 Americans born with the name Dow may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2015.

How rare is Dow?

Dow has not appeared in SSA records since 2015. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Dow?

The median age of a living American named Dow is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 53 and 71 years old.

Is Dow still popular?

No. Dow is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2015.

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Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,091