Howard
Male name · ↓ Falling
193,256
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
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Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Howard
Howard is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 193,256 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 9,252 births |
| 1890s | 13,578 births |
| 1900s | 17,629 births |
| 1910s | 30,954 births |
| 1920s | 33,931 births |
| 1930s | 23,506 births |
| 1940s | 22,342 births |
| 1950s | 19,481 births |
| 1960s | 11,404 births |
| 1970s | 5,170 births |
| 1980s | 2,742 births |
| 1990s | 1,515 births |
| 2000s | 954 births |
| 2010s | 711 births |
| 2020s | 87 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Howard?
Howard has been given to 193,256 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 3,815 births that year.
Is Howard a boy or girl name?
Howard is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Howard most popular?
Howard was most popular in 1921, when 3,815 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Howard?
Howard first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).