Howell
boy name#6803 in 2025Howell entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #482 in 1880, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#482
peak (1880)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #655 |
| 1890s | #657 |
| 1900s | #824 |
| 1910s | #755 |
| 1920s | #781 |
| 1930s | #802 |
| 1940s | #887 |
| 1950s | #1016 |
| 1960s | #1503 |
| 1970s | #2984 |
| 1980s | #5093 |
| 1990s | #6891 |
| 2000s | #7530 |
| 2010s | #10878 |
| 2020s | #7374 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Howell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Howell alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Howell in 2025?
- Howell ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Howell most popular?
- Howell peaked in 1880, reaching #482 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Howell with classmates?
- Howell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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