359,841births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1923Peak · Ontario
#1002United States 2025
Howard is a boy name family recorded 359,841 times in 12 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1002 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1923, at 434.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Howard
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | English | 348,342 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1002 | 1915 | ▲ 30 % |
| Howard | English | 9,100 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1923 | – |
| Howard | English | 1,343 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1925 | – |
| Howard | English | 508 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1895 | 1996 | ▶ 0 % |
| Howard | English | 185 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
| Howard | English | 136 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1944 | – |
Questions about Howard
How popular is the name Howard?
In 2025 it ranked #1002 in the United States. Official registers record 359,841 births across 12 countries.
When was Howard most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1923, at 434.1 births per 100,000.
Is Howard a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Howard is a boy name.