Howard
4 countries#1002 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Howard was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
348,342 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1002 · peaked in 1921 with 7,749 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
484 births recorded 1975–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
459 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 1996 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
159 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1982 with 9 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Loiret, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
25 births recorded 1975–1983 · peaked in 1976 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Howard’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #834 | — |
| 2007 | #861 | ↓27 |
| 2008 | #906 | ↓45 |
| 2009 | #942 | ↓36 |
| 2010 | #894 | ↑48 |
| 2011 | #957 | ↓63 |
| 2012 | #983 | ↓26 |
| 2013 | #1008 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #986 | ↑22 |
| 2015 | #1038 | ↓52 |
| 2016 | #901 | ↑137 |
| 2017 | #996 | ↓95 |
| 2018 | #975 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #984 | ↓9 |
| 2020 | #1044 | ↓60 |
| 2021 | #937 | ↑107 |
| 2022 | #1057 | ↓120 |
| 2023 | #1003 | ↑54 |
| 2024 | #1057 | ↓54 |
| 2025 | #1002 | ↑55 |
Frequently asked questions about Howard
Is Howard a popular name?
Yes — Howard currently ranks #1002 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Howard more common for boys or girls?
Howard is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Howard most popular?
Howard peaked in 1921 in United States, with 7,749 recorded births that year.
Is Howard rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Howard’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #44 in 1880 to #1002 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Howard?
At least 348,985 babies have been recorded with the name Howard across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Howard popular in more than one country?
Yes — Howard appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Howard?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Howard include Benito, Brennan, Arden, Noa.
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