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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
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1880s190 births
1890s217 births
1900s191 births
1910s330 births
1920s500 births
1930s271 births
1940s225 births
1950s102 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).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births2,026
Peak Year1929
Peak Count175
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling