All about the name STOWE

Meaning, origin, history.

Stowe, of Anglo-Saxon origin, is a unisex given name derived from the word 'stow', meaning 'place'. It gained prominence as a surname first, before evolving into a given name. In literature, it's famously associated with Harriet Beecher Stowe, the American abolitionist and author of the influential novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.

Popularity of the name STOWE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Stowe has seen consistent popularity with five births recorded each in 1923, 2011, and 2023."