Howard
Peaked at #24 nationally in 1919, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Howard has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Howard — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#988
in 1888
Last ranked
#10322
in 1987
Years tracked
89
1887–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1887, Howard reached its peak popularity for girls in 1888, ranking #988 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Howard hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1987, when it stood at #10322.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #10,322 | 6 |
| 1986 | #9,977 | 6 |
| 1985 | #9,736 | 6 |
| 1984 | #7,000 | 9 |
| 1982 | #5,325 | 13 |
| 1981 | #9,506 | 6 |
| 1980 | #6,459 | 10 |
| 1979 | #8,344 | 7 |
Howard — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#24
in 1919
Current rank
#1056
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Howard reached its peak popularity for boys in 1919, ranking #24 nationally with 6,843 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #987 (2014) to #1056 (2024) — a 7% drop.
As of 2024, Howard ranks #1056 nationally for boys, with 207 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,056 | 207 |
| 2023 | #1,004 | 219 |
| 2022 | #1,057 | 208 |
| 2021 | #939 | 241 |
| 2020 | #1,043 | 194 |
| 2019 | #984 | 216 |
| 2018 | #975 | 213 |
| 2017 | #999 | 203 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Howard most popular?
Howard was most popular in 1919, when it ranked #24 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Howard becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Howard?
At least 348,120 babies have been recorded with the name Howard in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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