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Howard

Howard is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#942

How popular is Howard?

Howard has been given to 347,222 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 8,505 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

03,8757,749188019502020
Babies named Howard per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
347,222 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Howard

Is Howard a boy's or a girl's name?

Howard is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Howard?

Howard has been given to 347,222 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.