Howard
boy name#1002 in 2025Howard entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #24 in 1919, ranks #1002 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1002
rank today
#24
peak (1919)
226
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #41 |
| 1890s | #36 |
| 1900s | #33 |
| 1910s | #26 |
| 1920s | #27 |
| 1930s | #38 |
| 1940s | #54 |
| 1950s | #82 |
| 1960s | #121 |
| 1970s | #192 |
| 1980s | #304 |
| 1990s | #525 |
| 2000s | #785 |
| 2010s | #972 |
| 2020s | #1017 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Howard has been most popular in CA, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 122,000 people named Howard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Howard alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 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 ranks #1002 among US boy names in 2025, with 226 babies given the name.
- When was the name Howard most popular?
- Howard peaked in 1919, reaching #24 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Howard with classmates?
- Howard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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