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Howell

Howell is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Howell?

Recorded births named Howell by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,923 births
England & Wales since 1996	8 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.

Howell's popularity over time

Babies named Howell per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1920 (93/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2019 (4/yr).

When was Howell popular?

Howell reached its peak in 1920, when it was the #1396 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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