Howell
Male name · ↓ Falling
2,026
Total Births
1929
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Howell
Howell is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 2,026 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 190 births |
| 1890s | 217 births |
| 1900s | 191 births |
| 1910s | 330 births |
| 1920s | 500 births |
| 1930s | 271 births |
| 1940s | 225 births |
| 1950s | 102 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Howell?
Howell has been given to 2,026 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1929 with 175 births that year.
Is Howell a boy or girl name?
Howell is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Howell most popular?
Howell was most popular in 1929, when 175 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Howell?
Howell first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).