Howell
2 countries#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Howell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,923 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1920 with 93 births
Most common in: Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 2019–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 2019–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Howell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #5360 | — |
| 1996 | #9015 | ↓3655 |
| 1997 | #8110 | ↑905 |
| 2000 | #6839 | ↑1271 |
| 2001 | #6013 | ↑826 |
| 2003 | #7831 | ↓1818 |
| 2005 | #7096 | ↑735 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓2775 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓937 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↑1099 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓2427 |
| 2015 | #9568 | ↑2568 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓2678 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↑1443 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↑4823 |
| 2021 | #8166 | ↓2186 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓134 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑562 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑481 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑454 |
Frequently asked questions about Howell
Is Howell a popular name?
Yes — Howell currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Howell more common for boys or girls?
Howell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Howell most popular?
Howell peaked in 1920 in United States, with 93 recorded births that year.
Is Howell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Howell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #482 in 1880 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Howell?
At least 3,927 babies have been recorded with the name Howell across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Howell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Howell appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.