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Howard

Howard is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Howard?

Recorded births named Howard by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	348,342 births
England & Wales since 1996	496 births
Ireland since 1964	139 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Howard's popularity over time

Babies named Howard per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (7,749/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (47/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1976 (10/yr).

When was Howard popular?

Howard reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #58 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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