Howard
girl nameHoward entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #959 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#959
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1053 |
| 1890s | #1359 |
| 1900s | #1676 |
| 1910s | #1394 |
| 1920s | #1151 |
| 1930s | #1445 |
| 1940s | #2557 |
| 1950s | #2915 |
| 1960s | #3536 |
| 1970s | #5155 |
| 1980s | #8018 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Howard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Howard alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Howard in 2025?
- Howard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Howard most popular?
- Howard peaked in 1888, reaching #959 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Howard with classmates?
- Howard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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