Howie
3 countries#4707 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Howie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
788 births recorded 1943–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 1957 with 33 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
175 births recorded 2003–2022 · peaked in 2012 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
146 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2008 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
29 births recorded 2009–2022 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Howie’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8732 | — |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↑3298 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↓333 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↓2543 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↑171 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓4148 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↑5661 |
| 2013 | #5659 | ↑967 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↓1903 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓478 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↑883 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↑1097 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↓1557 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↑1804 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↓807 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↑588 |
| 2022 | #5019 | ↑1013 |
| 2023 | #5255 | ↓236 |
| 2024 | #5067 | ↑188 |
| 2025 | #4707 | ↑360 |
Frequently asked questions about Howie
Is Howie a popular name?
Yes — Howie currently ranks #4707 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Howie more common for boys or girls?
Howie is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Howie most popular?
Howie peaked in 1957 in United States, with 33 recorded births that year.
Is Howie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Howie’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2405 in 1943 to #4707 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Howie?
At least 963 babies have been recorded with the name Howie across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Howie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Howie appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Howie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Howie include Heinrich, Homer, Irie.
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