3,963births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1880Peak · United States
#6803United States 2025
Howell is a boy name family recorded 3,963 times in 2 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6803 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1880, at 7.0 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Howel (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Howell
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | English | 3,923 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6803 | 1880 | ▲ 89 % |
| Howel | English | 40 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Howell
How popular is the name Howell?
In 2025 it ranked #6803 in the United States. Official registers record 3,963 births across 2 countries.
What is Howell in other languages?
Howel (English).
When was Howell most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1880, at 7.0 births per 100,000.
Is Howell a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Howell is a boy name.